Plaintiff develops cancer after unknowingly buying contaminated property. $63M. Santa Barbara County.
Summary
Union Oil Company failed to meet state standards to clean up oil fields when the wells were shut down. Land is later sold for residential use.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Santa Barbara County Superior Court / 21CV00925
- Type of Case: Premises Liability
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Ernst Law Group by Taylor Ernst and Don Ernst, San Luis Obispo.
Trial Lawyers for Justice by Jakob Z. Norman, Bozeman, MT.
Trial Lawyers for Justice by Brian J. Ward and Erin L. Powers, Ventura.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Alston & Bird LLP by Jason Levin, Los Angeles.
Robert E. Meadows, King & Spalding, Houston, TX.