Dr. Rosenfeld Collected and Evaluated Underlying Exposure Data
In nationwide multidistrict litigation concerning methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) groundwater contamination, claimants challenged a proposed $450 million settlement plan associated with the bankruptcy proceedings of Lyondell Chemical Company. The settlement framework sought to resolve MTBE liability claims brought primarily by public water suppliers and governmental entities, alleging widespread drinking-water contamination caused by MTBE-blended gasoline. Claimants objected to the plan, arguing it inadequately reflected the scope of contamination and long-term remediation costs, highlighting the complexity of resolving large-scale environmental liabilities.
