In a shocking turn of events, Grange Insurance Co. has settled its high-profile pollution coverage dispute with several major companies. These firms, including a commercial bakery and a poultry producer, were accused of irresponsibly dumping harmful waste in a rural property in Georgia.
Georgia Pollution Coverage : Pollution in Lexington
The dispute was originally triggered by a lawsuit filed by Lexington, Georgia landowners in August 2020. Painting a grim picture of their daily life, they alleged that Benson’s Inc., a fruitcake maker, and other companies had turned the serene vicinity of their homes into a living nightmare. Allegedly, these companies were disposing of waste that was hazardous, odorous, and simply unbearable, in an area they argued was not a designated landfill.
For these residents, the supposed consequences of this dumping resembled a scene out of a horror movie. The air became a cocktail of foul smells, while dust and noise from trucks became an incessant background track. Water, the elixir of life, turned dubious as they believed it to be contaminated from the waste. Swarms of flies and insects created a haunting buzz, adding to their misery.
Georgia Pollution Coverage : The Legal Quagmire
In September 2022, Grange Insurance Co. sought clarity. They launched a case, hoping to ascertain they weren’t liable to defend or cover Benson’s in the initial lawsuit. The coverage dispute quickly became a spiderweb of legal intricacies, with several other companies such as Pilgrim’s Pride, IsoNova, and Terra Renewal becoming embroiled due to potential financial stakes in the dispute’s outcome.
