The Deratany Firm, located in Chicago, Illinois, filed a proposed class action lawsuit on behalf of Plaintiffs who represent a class of the many residents, past residents, and employees of Crestwood, Illinois who were harmed by the contaminated water.
For more than two decades, the 11,000 or so residents in the community of Crestwood unknowingly drank tap water contaminated with toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems.
An EPA test performed in 2007 found that the well’s water was contaminated with twice the legal limit of vinyl chloride, a chemical linked with cancer that is considered dangerous at any level of exposure. The EPA also discovered that Crestwood had been piping the water, untreated, to residents despite claiming that their tap water came exclusively from Lake Michigan. State officials, however, did not notify residents of the contamination aside from a single news release in August 2007.
Among other allegations the complaint alleges that the Village of Crestwood, Chester Stranczek, the past mayor of Crestwood, and Roberty Stranczek, the current mayor of Crestwood acted negligently and/or with a reckless disregard for the health and safety of the Plaintiffs.
The class action is brought on behalf of many Crestwood residents who have suffered serious and continuing injuries and even died. The DERATANY FIRM plans to fight aggressively for the rights of these residents of Crestwood who have been harmed and injured.
Contact the Deratany Firm today if you think this could have affected you or someone you know. Our experienced environmental law attorneys will fight for you.
Chicago Personal Injury Attorney Jay Paul Deratany has won millions for clients across Illinois. Concentrating in Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Adoption Negligence & Accident / Injury cases, The Deratany Firm's compassionate lawyers are aggressive advocates for your rights.
