Case Studies - SL Environmental Law Group

City of Lindsay Wins $9.5 Million Settlement for Contaminated Well

City of Lindsay wins $9.5M for perchlorate contamination in Well 11, ensuring safe drinking water and setting a precedent for other communities.

City of Pomona Triumphs in 13-Year Legal Battle Over Perchlorate Contamination

Pomona triumphs in a 13-year legal battle, holding fertilizer manufacturer accountable for perchlorate contamination. A landmark victory securing $30M for water

State of New Hampshire protects well owners from MTBE contamination

In the early 2000s, the State of New Hampshire became aware that it had a serious methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) problem in its groundwater.

Rubidoux Community Services District Wins TCP Contamination Settlement

During routine water quality testing in 2017, Rubidoux Community Services District discovered 2 of its wells contaminated with 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP)

Sunny Slope Water Company Shifts TCP Cleanup Costs to Polluters

The water company discovered TCP contaminants at dangerous levels in two of its drinking water wells, which left the wells inoperable.

The City of St. Louis, MI recovers water treatment costs

SL Environmental Law Group represented the City of St. Louis, Michigan in a water contamination case involving toxic chemicals that were byproducts of DDT.

New York City fights to make one of its water sources safe to drink again

The safety of the City of New York's drinking water supply was in jeopardy, and going to trial against ExxonMobil & 39 other oil companies is a tall task.

Golden State Water Company Sues Groundwater Polluters And Wins

As a public utility, GSWC discovered 1,2,3-TCP in several of its drinking water wells in 2017 during routine testing.