Parko et al. v. Shell Oil Company et al.

  1. October 17, 2017

    Shell's $5M Spill Settlement A 'Slap In The Face,' Court Told

    Residents of an Illinois village allegedly contaminated by benzene spills from the Wood River Refinery have raised objections to a proposed $5 million settlement that would end a class action against refinery operator Shell Oil in Illinois federal court, calling the deal a "slap in the face."

  2. June 19, 2017

    Ill. Refinery Neighbors Seek OK Of $5M Settlement

    Illinois village residents who alleged that Shell Oil and other operators of the Wood River Refinery let hazardous benzene contaminate their properties and water supply filed a motion in Illinois federal court Friday seeking preliminary approval of a $4.83 million class action settlement in the case.

  3. September 03, 2013

    Refinery Neighbors Earn Class Cert. In Shell Pollution Suit

    An Illinois federal court granted class certification on Tuesday to a group of residents who alleged that Shell Oil and other owners and operators of Wood River Refinery let hazardous benzene contaminate their nearby properties and water supply.