Hire law firm to sue Monsanto for PCB contamination cleanup costs
In Plain English
The city must spend millions removing toxic PCBs from storm drains under federal water permits. Richmond opted out of a nationwide class action settlement to pursue individual litigation against Monsanto, the chemical manufacturer. If approved, the law firm works for free unless the city wins money from the lawsuit.
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