In the case of Courtland Co. v. Union Carbide Corp., No. 2:19-cv-00894 (S.D.W. Va. Apr. 29, 2022), the testimony of a Hazardous Materials Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing claims of environmental contamination and evaluating the scientific reliability of expert methodologies in a hazardous materials dispute.
Background of the Case
Courtland Company filed a lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation (UCC), claiming that operations at UCC’s facility led to the release and migration of hazardous substances onto Courtland’s adjacent property. Courtland alleged that these contaminants, including heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), diminished the value of their property and posed environmental and health risks. The suit included claims of negligence, trespass, and violations of federal environmental laws.