Rose, et al vs. Pharmacia LLC, et al

Case Background

On December 28, 2018, Plaintiff Merrilee W. Rose and James G. Rose, individually and as legal guardians of minor child G.L.G.R., along with others, filed a product liability lawsuit in the Washington State, Superior Court of Kings County(Case number: 18-2-58239-3). Michael Ryan presided over this case, which involved allegations of harmful exposure to toxic chemicals. This case, a significant PCB lawsuit, sought accountability from the parties responsible for the exposure and associated damages.

Cause

Monsanto Company and its affiliated entities intentionally produced and distributed over 1.25 billion pounds of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), synthetic chemicals known for their extreme toxicity. From the 1930s to the 1970s, Monsanto marketed PCBs for use in construction materials and electrical equipment despite knowing the harmful effects of these chemicals. Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Washington, housed PCB-contaminated materials, including caulking and lighting ballasts, which leaked toxic chemicals into the environment. Environmental testing in 2016 revealed elevated PCB levels throughout the school buildings, with toxic fumes and spills affecting students, parents, and staff. Both the Monroe School District and the Snohomish Health District were aware of the risks but failed to implement remediation measures or inform the affected community. These failures allowed for the continued exposure of individuals to dangerous chemicals, resulting in a toxic exposure lawsuit. The contamination led to widespread harm, which sparked further legal action in the form of PCB contamination lawsuit

Injuries

Students, parents, and staff at Sky Valley Education Center suffered severe injuries linked to PCB exposure. Children experienced developmental abnormalities such as prec