Closing Arguments Begin in DuPont Class Action

    Closing arguments began yesterday in Harrison County Circuit Court in the trial of the class action against DuPont and other defendants, which seeks compensatory damages for medical monitoring and property damage claims, and punitive damages.  Here are articles on the trial from Business Week's website and the Associated Press.

    The closing arguments represent the conclusion of the first phase of the trial, which addresses the liability of the defendants.  If the jury determines that the defendants are liable, then the jury will determine whether to award damages for medical monitoring, and if so, how much.  In the third phase, the jury will determine whether to award property damages, and in the fourth phase, the jury will determine whether to award punitive damages. 
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West Virginia Business Litigation - October 2, 2007 10:06 PM
Last week, I wrote that the jury had begun its deliberations in the liability phase of the class action trial against DuPont over its alleged contamination of a zinc smelting plant in Spelter, West Virginia, which the plaintiffs alleged...
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Marilyn Cottrill - October 21, 2007 12:12 PM

I have just recently learned of this and would like to know if forms can be sent to join in on the suit. I moved 4 years ago and previously had lived in Arlington Addition for 34 years. I understand that the residents of that community are involved in the suit.

Jeffrey V. Mehalic - October 22, 2007 10:30 AM

Marilyn,

Here's a link to the class counsel's website, which provides information on how to become involved in the action:

http://www.levinlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Spelter-Smelter-Area-Report.asp

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