Chronic Exposure in Residential Areas

We have studied several cases related to claims of long-term exposure to pollutants in residential areas. Our investigations typically require a detailed study of present and past industrial activities in the area; the development of a historical emission inventory at the industrial sites; the collection of available historical meteorological data; and the running of air pollution models for years of decades of simulation.

Selected projects

Air Quality Issues in the Beverly Hills High School Area, Beverly Hills, CA

This is a litigation case in which the plaintiffs claim that local industrial emission in Beverly Hills, CA have impacted the area surrounding Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) and caused chronic exposure and consequent adverse health effects on the student population. Industrial emissions include drill sites and Central Plants boilers and cooling towers. The chemicals of concern include benzene, formaldehyde, chromium VI, PAHs, PCBs, and dioxins/furans. [Read More]

Fisher et al. v. Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp. et al. - Case Study in McIntosh, AL

The plaintiffs in this case were claiming property damage resulting from DDT emissions from the Ciba Special Chemicals facility in McIntosh, AL. DDT was produced at the plant from 1952 to 1965. [Read More]