Dossier
California's Orange County
Coverage of California's Orange County in the Nexus archive.
- 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.