Chevron is accepting claims for people who have been injured as a result of the fire at its Richmond, California facility on August 6, 2012. According to Chevron, victims will be compensated for “out-of-pocket medical expenses related to the fire” Furthermore, Chevron is requiring victims to have received initial medical…
Articles Posted in Toxic Torts
The Complex Relationship Between a City and a Company
Last week’s Richmond refinery accident brought to the forefront the often complex relationship that can exist between a large industrial corporation and the community surrounding it. As a law firm dedicated to serving the citizens of Northern California, we know that companies like Chevron are vital to our area’s economy.…
Recycling Company Facing Environmental Charges
Many of us make the effort to recycle in order to help protect our environment. Recycling is generally thought of as a positive effort, making it particularly upsetting when we hear about allegations of environmental misdeeds at a local recycling company. Our Sacramento environmental damage law firm knows that violations…
Disputes Continue After 2008 Sewage Spill
Environmental accidents can occur in moments but often take years to resolve. An article published in this weekend’s Oakland Tribune, by a reporter for the Contra Costa Times, details the dispute that started with a sewage malfunction in 2008 and continues with a lawsuit filed this month in Contra Costa…
Governor Brown Calls For Reduction in Use of Toxic Fire Retardant Chemicals
Sometimes safety decisions are much more complicated than they appear at first glance. In theory, everyone would be in favor of the use of flame retardant materials. Home fires can be devastating financially and we hear all too often of lives lost in residential fires. However, some of the materials…
The Danger & The Law of Toxic Mold in Northern California
When we think about mold, most of us recall having to toss out bread, cheese, or other food items that have lingered in our kitchen for too long. However, sufferers who have fallen sick due to toxic mold in San Francisco, Oakland, or other Northern California communities have a very…
Federal Lawsuit Claims Illnesses Due to Toxins at Prison-Bureau-Run Electronics Recycling Plant
The San Francisco chemical exposure lawyer at The Brod Law Firm represents people harmed due to exposure to dangerous substances throughout Northern California. In order to best serve our clients, our team keeps informed about toxic chemical lawsuits in California and also throughout the nation. One interesting lawsuit that may…
Captain Blamed in 2007 Cosco Busan Oil Spill Seeking Renewed Mariner’s License
One of our specialties at The Brod Law Firm is handling cases involving the oil industry. Whether it is a refinery accident in Richmond or an oil spill in San Francisco Bay, our firm is equipped to handle toxic tort lawsuits in Northern California, including litigation arising out of the…
Northern California Disaster Law Firm Continues to Follow Claims Stemming from 2010 BP Oil Spill
At The Brod Law Firm, we serve those impacted by environmental disasters in San Francisco and throughout Northern California. Our San Francisco class action attorney can handle cases in both federal and state courts in the state. We keep informed about important cases throughout the nation so that we can…
Proposed Gas Storage Field Raises Safety Concerns
Safety is always foremost in the mind of our Sacramento natural gas accident attorney and our entire legal team. The Brod Law Firm is proud to support victims of utility accidents in Sacramento and to represent both individuals and class action groups in Sacramento toxic tort lawsuits. We also support…