Soil and Water Contamination from Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire – Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Lawsuits

When lithium-ion batteries burn, they release toxic particles. These contaminants affect the surrounding environment, including water and soil. Samples collected by different organizations have identified the presence of the following contaminants in water, soil, and air samples:

• Heavy metals
  • Lithium
  • Cobalt
  • Nickel
• Toxic byproducts
  • Hydrogen fluoride
  • Other volatile organic compounds

The Harm Associated with Exposure to Contaminants

The contaminants listed above pose significant risks to public health. Risks include the following:

• Neurological damage resulting from prolonged exposure to heavy metals (as heavy metals can access the bloodstream)
• Kidney disease and liver disease caused by the ingestion of toxic metals through contaminated water
• Skin irritation and eye irritation from direct contact with contaminants in soil, water, or even objects
• Soil toxicity and water toxicity which can affect livestock, crops, and have long-term affects agriculture and food safety.

Lawsuits against Vistra Corp, PG&E, LG Energy, and associates have already been filed. Initial lawsuits claim that these entities were negligent in the handling and storage of lithium-ion batteries. Further, they claim that defendants failed to implement proper fire prevention measures, and failed to contain the toxic runoff, among other claims. To summarize, claimants believe that Vistra Corp. acted negligently, resulting in the fire; in addition, they claim that the negligence of the energy company led to environmental damage.

Yes – if you and your family have been affected as a result of contaminated soil and water, you could have grounds to file a claim. Whether you and your family suffered symptoms as a result of exposure to contaminants through soil or water or the ingestion of contaminated food, or your livelihood was affected because of contaminated soil and water (resulting in livestock dying, crops being contaminated, etc.), you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. Although you could pursue a claim independently, you could also be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit.

For more information about the legal options available to you and your family, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Affected residents could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage (including devaluation of property)
• Environmental cleanup expenses
• Legal expenses

How much can I receive? What compensation can I recover? Ultimately, the compensation that you can recover and the value of your claim will be strictly based on the details surrounding your specific situation. Here at our law firm, our expert lithium-ion fire soil and water contamination lawsuit lawyers are more than ready to fight for your right to recover the maximum recovery available for your claim. Contact us today!

Unfortunately, the recent lithium-ion battery fire has caused an environmental disaster. If you and your family, and your business have been affected by contaminated soil and water directly resulting from the fire, you could have grounds to file a claim and receive compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact our experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group today – our team is ready to fight for your rights and help you recover the compensation that you are owed. We urge residents in the communities surrounding Moss Landing to reach out to our team as soon as possible.

Free Case Evaluations: our team offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer questions, address concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Also, we work on a contingency basis, meaning that you will not have to pay anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for any legal costs.

Our team is more than ready to take care of your case and help you secure the recovery that you are owed. Contact us today to ensure that you can hold Vistra Energy and their associates liable for the fire.

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