Class-action lawsuit filed by Rockton homeowners against Chemtool

Published June 22, 2021 8:10am CDT

Chemical plant fire could be out in the next couple days

The Rockton chemical plant fire comes to an end and residents file lawsuits against the company hired by Chemtool Incorporated to extinguish the fire.

CHICAGO - Homeowners in Rockton have filed a class-action lawsuit against Chemtool following last week's massive fire.

The lawsuit claims Chemtool and its parent company were negligent and failed to take reasonable steps that would have prevented the fire.

Rockton residents are suffering from health issues because of the smoke, according to the suit claims.

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In addition, residents also have to deal with toxic odors and damaged homes.

The lawsuit is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.

Chemtool has not commented.