California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of San Gabriel Valley Residents in Water Contamination Suit.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2002 Los Angeles-Based Rose, Klein & Marias Represents Large Group of San Gabriel Residents in Law Suit Against Industrial Polluters and Water Companies The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled today in favor of San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. It lies to the east of the city of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and to the west of the Inland Empire. residents who are suing industrial polluters and water companies over alleged contamination of water supplies. The Court's ruling protects the residents' right to bring suit against the defendants claiming violations of federal and state drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. standards. In addition to claims regarding violations of water standards, the plaintiffs are also permitted to bring suit against the industrial contaminators and public water companies in claims ranging from property damage, personal injury and in some cases wrongful death The taking of the life of an individual resulting from the willful or negligent act of another person or persons. If a person is killed because of the wrongful conduct of a person or persons, the decedent's heirs and other beneficiaries may file a wrongful death action . Rose, Klein & Marias partner David Rosen argued Hartwell Corporation vs. Superior Court (Santamaria) before the California Supreme Court. The precedent-setting ruling was hailed as "a victory for water users in the San Gabriel area and for water consumers all over the state," according to Mr. Rosen. Defendants include not only 20-30 industrial companies, which allegedly dumped contaminants into the groundwater, but also a number of water companies. Rose, Klein & Marias represents the thousands of plaintiffs in the case. In addition to Mr. Rosen, attorneys Barry Goldman, Chris Ridout and Dennis Sherwin, all partners at Rose, Klein and Marias, are working on various aspects of the case. Rose, Klein & Marias LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol offers specialized legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. in civil litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and workers' compensation. The firm is located at 801 South Grand Avenue, 18th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90017. The phone is 213/626-0571; fax is 213/623-7755. The web site is www.rkmlaw.com |
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