Have You Been Affected by Pollution from the Drax Gloster Plant?

If you or a loved one have suffered from COPD, lung cancer, or other breathing or lung issues as a result of pollution from the Drax-Amite Bioenergy plant, you may be entitled to compensation. The wood pellet plant has consistently exceeded pollution limits, putting residents at risk for a multitude of health issues. Victims and their families have the right to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, unpleasant odors, and more. Contact the lawyers at Singleton Schreiber today to file a claim.

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Compensation Eligibility

Drax, a UK-based energy company, operates a wood pellet production plant in Gloster, MS. Initially welcomed as a job creator, the facility has since been criticized for exceeding pollution limits, especially concerning Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).

If you fit the following criteria, you may be entitled to compensation:

• Owned, rented, or owned a business in the 39638 zip code for at least 6 months anytime within the last ten years since the plant opened in 2016?
• If you have COPD, any amount of time residing in the zip code is accepted
• If you still reside in the 39638 zip code or have since moved away

Background

Case details

The Drax pellet factory, operating under the name Amite BioEnergy, opened its doors in Gloster, Mississippi, in 2016. The state of Mississippi provided Drax with a substantial package of financial incentives and tax exemptions to establish the plant in Gloster, boosting local employment and economic growth in the area. 

However, in 2018 Drax disclosed to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) that it had underestimated emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) since its inception, surpassing legal limits by over three times. It was not until 2021, nearly five years after opening, that the company came into compliance with standards for VOC emissions, following a $2.5 million fine—one of the largest Clean Air Act penalties in the state's history. 

In 2022, the facility was found to be emitting Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) at levels 50% above the permitted limit, leading to another violation notice from MDEQ in 2023. The penalty for this violation has not been decided. 

Gloster residents have been exposed to high levels of pollutants at the hands of Drax, and many have reported multiple health issues, including breathing and respiratory problems. Singleton Schreiber has filed a lawsuit against Drax Inc. to hold the company accountable. If you or someone you know may have been affected, we encourage you to fill out a form. Together, we can work towards getting you the compensation you deserve and demanding a healthier Gloster.

Get the Justice You Deserve

If you or a loved one meet have experienced any of the following, you may be entitled to compensation:

Diagnosis of:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Lung Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Cardiopulmonary Arrest (CPA)

The development or aggravation of breathing issues including, but not limited to:

• Asthma

• Persistent, unpleasant odors from Drax plant
• Noise pollution
• Death of a loved one

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Drax has shown little regard for the community's health and well-being. The plant has repeatedly violated pollution standards, and enough is enough. Call our team or fill out a form to book your FREE consultation today.

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