New accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
At least five lawsuits have been filed on behalf of kids ages 2 to 9 living with current or former employees of Gopher Resource. They allege inadvertent take-home lead is poisoning kids.
Over the past year, those who live near Gopher Resource have continued to advocate for the safety of their community after learning the battery recycling plant exceeded lead air quality standards over the course of three months in 2025…