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John Doe, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L. Diamond & Co.
Date: 10-19-2007
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Circuit Court, Harrison County, West Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Mike Papantonio, Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Orlando, Florida
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Class-action by Spelter, West Virginia residents against E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L. Diamond & Co. on a private nuisance theory claiming that defendant polluted their property as a result of the way it operated a waste site near their properties. Plaintiffs claimed that defendants deliberately dumped dangerous heavy metals on the industrial site in the heart of their town.
The defenses asserted by DuPont are not available.
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Doe, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L....?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict on the issue of liability and ordered to pay $196.2 million in punitive damages and $55.5 million to clean up private properties.
Which court heard John Doe, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L....?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Harrison County, West Virginia, WV. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in John Doe, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L....?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mike Papantonio, Morgan & Morgan, P.A., Orlando, Florida. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was John Doe, et al. v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. and T.L.... decided?
This case was decided on October 19, 2007.