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BUSINESSJun 11 · 22:44 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MARTHA BELLISLE, Associated Press

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace following an incident where a tank containing methyl methacrylate overheated in California's Orange County, leading to the evacuation of 50,000 residents and health issues for some individuals. The lawsuits allege negligence in maintaining a safe facility, with claims including respiratory problems and neurological symptoms. The FBI and EPA are investigating potential environmental crimes related to the chemical storage.

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GKN Aerospaceorganizationmethyl methacrylatetopicCalifornia's Orange CountyplaceGarden GroveplaceFBIorganizationEPAorganizationDebbie CohranpersonMelanie Rose BurciagapersonJuan Diego Orozcoperson
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