The first wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the 2024 BioLab fire has been filed against BioLab and its parent company, KIK Consumer Products.
Shamita Johnson filed the lawsuit, alleging that exposure to toxic chemicals released from the company’s Conyers facility caused respiratory injuries that led to the death of her husband, Kenny Johnson.
Johnson collapsed after testifying during a meeting held by state lawmakers on Oct. 8, 2024. He was transported to Grady Hospital in Atlanta where he died. He served as a supervisor with the Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District and became an outspoken critic of BioLab after the incident…