Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure
AGC Chemicals Europe has announced the potential closure of its Lancashire factory due to financial challenges, shortly after residents initiated a legal claim regarding PFAS contamination. The site has been under investigation for historic emissions of Pfoa, a chemical linked to health risks.
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This case underscores the growing legal and financial liabilities companies face regarding environmental contamination and 'forever chemicals'.
AGC Chemicals Europe says closure is due to ‘significant financial and operational challenges’. AGC Chemicals Europe says closure is due to ‘significant financial and operational challenges’. Pfas Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Pfas factory in Lancashire has announced plans to close down, just days after the Guardian revealed that more than 90 residents have signed up to be involved in a potential legal claim over contamination of the local area.
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd is consulting with employees and their union representatives about plans to cease operations at its manufacturing plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire . The consultation is expected to last for at least 45 days.
The firm said no final decision has been made but all 190 employees and 18 agency staff will be affected.
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