In the months leading up to the December renewal of US Ecology Detroit South’s operating license by Michigan regulators, the hazardous waste facility reached a settlement agreement with nearby residents who sued the business, alleging nuisance and negligence due to the emission of noxious odors.
The parties reached a settlement in March 2025, and the court granted a $2.34 million judgment Aug. 8, 2025.
Residents Paul Burks, Jeffrey and Melanie Curry, who live within 1 mile of US Ecology Detroit South, are the lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court in January 2024…