A potential settlement is expected to be reached in a class-action lawsuit filed against Century Aluminium over the release of alumina dust in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
The incident, which occurred in October 2023, stemmed from an equipment failure at Century Aluminium’s Goose Creek plant. The malfunction in the facility’s bag room led to the release of alumina dust, a white, powder-like byproduct of the aluminium-making process, into the surrounding environment.
State health officials investigated the matter and determined that the substance was non-hazardous. However, nearby residents reported experiencing health issues such as bloody noses, sinus problems and shortness of breath following the incident.
In response, affected residents filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. The case is anticipated to be settled during a hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning in a Charleston courtroom.
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