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MEDIA ADVISORY For Embargoed Release until 7am Thursday Nov. 29, 2007 PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING MARYLAND"S FIRST CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR FLY ASH DUMP CONTAMINATION
What: Claim alleges that the defendant Fortune 500 energy corporation knew about groundwater leaks but never warned residents Where: 2401 Queen Mitchell Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054 When: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 Why:On behalf of the Murphy firm, former Prince Georges County Executive Wayne Curry will detail how Maryland property owners are affected by groundwater contaminated with toxins including arsenic, lead and cadmium, which are linked to cancer and other serious health effects. So far, 34 residential wells have been polluted by the energy company’s reckless negligence. The dump sites also sit atop the deep aquifer that supplies Crofton’s municipal wells, which residents fear may be threatened by future contamination. By filing this suit, the victims and the Murphy Firm legal team are at the vanguard of citizens trying to solve a national health and environmental crisis. Under-regulated fly ash dumps are scattered throughout the U.S and many of them are badly polluting groundwater, surface water and the air with contaminated dust. Regulations are not protecting nearby residents, so people must bring suit to protect themselves. Media Contacts for this Press Conference Redzone News Scott Broom 410-318-8911 office 443-562-0112 cell broom.scott@gmail.com Lisa Fasold 703-509-1124 office/cell lfasold@gmail.com |