Dow Dioxin Class Action Moves Forward

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A class-action lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. has swept over the Tittabawassee River, now encircling about 2,000 properties.

People once detached from the dioxin debate suddenly find it at their fingertips. Those undecided about Dow's culpability now must make a decision.

Saginaw County Chief Circuit Judge Leopold P. Borrello decided Oct. 21 that a class-action lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. can go forward on claims that historic dioxin releases have devalued riverside properties.

Yet uncertainty swirls about what the lawsuit means for neighborhoods near the river, specifically who is eligible, what is at stake and what options are available to homeowners.

Within two months, property owners likely will receive letters confirming that they are members of the class. The mailer will provide a brief history of the case and options available for those who want, or don't want, to participate.

The Saginaw News provides further detail.