In a pollution liability dispute in Fujian Province, the court ordered the polluting enterprise to compensate surrounding residents for various losses totaling 56 ten thousand yuan.
Case Summary
Between 2023 and 2024, Fujian-based chemical company 28 emitted hazardous waste gases and untreated wastewater that severely exceeded regulatory limits during production. The emissions caused significant air, soil, and water pollution in the surrounding area, resulting in health issues for nearby residents—including dizziness, coughing, and skin allergies—as well as reduced crop yields and fish deaths. Plaintiffs Chen and 56 other local residents filed a lawsuit against the company seeking compensation totaling $4 million for medical expenses, agricultural losses, fisheries damages, and pain and suffering.
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Processing Result
The court ruled that the defendant, a chemical company in Fujian Province, shall compensate 28 surrounding residents, including Mr./Ms. Chen, for total losses amounting to {10,000 yuan within ten days of the judgment taking effect; the defendant shall bear all litigation and appraisal costs for this case.
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