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Lansing, Michigan – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has revealed the state’s intentions to sue Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) makers in a significant effort to solve longstanding environmental issues. These initiatives seek to make businesses responsible for the severe environmental and health harm PCBs cause. The state is currently looking for proposals from experienced lawyers and law firms to assume the position of Special Assistant Attorneys General in this vital case.
Often referred to as PCBs, polychlorinated biphenyls are synthetic organic chemicals that were previously widely utilized in many industrial applications, including as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment, and in items like caulks, sealants, and paper goods.
Known for their toxicity and environmental persistence, PCBs have been outlawed in the United States; nonetheless, their use still affects ecosystems and human health. Notorious for their capacity to bioaccumulate, these chemicals cause higher concentrations as they go up the food chain, hence endangering both people and animals.
Attorney General Nessel underlined the continuous danger PCBs pose, saying that Michigan taxpayers should not bear the responsibility of fixing the damage but rather the companies who benefited from these toxic chemicals. The state’s legal actions aim to guarantee that these businesses are accountable for the environmental damage and the cover-up of the acknowledged hazards connected with PCB use.
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Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), who is backing the project, underlined the department’s commitment to addressing legacy pollution. While guaranteeing a safer, healthier future for Michigan citizens, Roos underlined EGLE’s dedication to environmental cleanup and to the more general aim of regenerating impacted neighborhoods.
The state’s legal approach calls for asking skilled legal professionals in addressing complicated environmental lawsuits including constitutional, statute, tort, and common law claims for ideas. The emphasis is on finding companies with the necessary experience as well as the ability to properly handle a case of this kind.
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The selection process, as outlined by the Department of Attorney General, will be meticulous, ensuring that the firms chosen offer the best value to the state. The applicants’ qualifications, experience, skills, capacity, and cost-effectiveness will all be factors under consideration. Attorney General Nessel will make the last appointment decision following a rigorous procedure to preserve bidder privacy and integrity based on department staff recommendations.
The notice of the awarded contracts will be made public via the Department of Attorney General’s website once decisions have been finalized. The selected companies will work on a contingency fee basis, so matching their pay with the effective damage recovery.
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Legal companies wishing to support this major environmental justice initiative are invited to examine the information and send their proposals via the Department of Attorney General’s website. Set for May 5, 2025, the state prepares for a strong legal fight against PCB producers to address the damage done to Michigan’s natural environments and its residents.