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GKN Aerospace Faces $4M Cleanup Bill | Venice Beach News
Orange County is demanding over $4 million from GKN Aerospace to cover cleanup and displaced residents’ costs after a chemical leak forced 40,000 people from their homes during Memorial Day weekend. The leak, caused by a faulty cooling system, released toxic methyl methacrylate. The county’s bill includes $500K for displaced residents and doesn’t include the $3 million already spent by fire authorities. Officials hold GKN fully responsible, citing a decade-long history of violations and recent federal search warrants. GKN has pledged $4 million in community funds and removed chemicals from…
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