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The West Virginia state Supreme Court has again delayed a ruling in DuPont's appeal of a $400 million verdict against the company for polluting the Harrison County town of Spelter.
A ruling now is not expected until the spring 2010 term, which starts in mid-January. Last year, Harrison County jurors ruled against DuPont in a lawsuit that argued the company illegally polluted the community of Spelter, north of Clarksburg, with lead, zinc, cadmium and arsenic from a zinc smelter. The award included a $55 million cleanup plan, a medical-monitoring program worth $130 million and $196 million in punitive damages.

Dec 29 · 1:32:00 PM · Source: Trading Markets
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by Michael Oliveto