August 17, 2009 - A group of Georgetown County residents has filed a lawsuit against International Paper Co. The lawsuit alleges the company knowingly released dioxins and other substances which cause health problems in animals and humans, according to court documents.
"As a direct consequence of their exposure to the hazardous substances, plaintiffs' health have been impaired and they have suffered injuries. Moreover, as a result of the leans and level of the exposure to the hazardous substance, plaintiffs' long-term health is at risk," court documents read.
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Water Contamination, Land Pollution & Hazardous Waste Material are issues families all across America are afflicted with daily.
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