In Camden, New Jersey, residents say years of fires, smoke, soot, and foul odors from a nearby scrapyard have made everyday life at home feel unsafe and unhealthy.
The proposed federal class action lawsuit was brought by three neighbors who want EMR Advanced Recycling, the owners behind the scrapyard, to be held responsible for impacts they say extend to roughly 4,000 nearby households.
At the heart of the case are allegations that pollution from the company’s scrap metal operation has affected surrounding blocks for years, leaving families to deal with poor air quality, grime, and recurring fire-related emergencies.
What happened?
According to a report from The Jersey Vindicator, Camden residents Sandra Wiles, Celestine Wallace, and Deandra Smith sued EMR Advanced Recycling in federal court over alleged conditions connected to the company’s Camden scrap metal facilities…