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More than 40 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace as of Thursday, May 28 after a chemical emergency at its Garden Grove facility forced tens of thousands of residents from their homes through Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n

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The filings came after a malfunctioning storage tank containing volatile, flammable methyl methacrylate prompted evacuation orders across parts of Garden Grove and nearby cities amid fears of a catastrophic explosion.<\/p>\n

At the height of the emergency, evacuation orders impacted roughly 50,000 residents across portions of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Stanton, Buena Park, Cypress and Westminster. Authorities eventually lifted the final evacuation orders Tuesday evening, after officials determined pressure inside the tank had stabilized and the worst-case scenario of a massive blast had been eliminated.<\/p>\n

Most of the suits were filed in Orange County Superior Court, but some were filed in U.S. District Court in Orange County. At least 44 lawsuits were filed as of Thursday.<\/p>\n

The number of suits has grown quickly. At least seven were filed against GKN in state court by Tuesday afternoon, after normal courthouse operations resumed following the Memorial Day break. One federal lawsuit already had been filed over the weekend.<\/p>\n

One suit seeking class-action status filed in superior court includes plaintiffs Diana Guadarrama, Jip Kang, Eduardo Pateyro and Linda Rodriguez, who live about 1.5 miles from the facility.<\/p>\n

Guadarrama left her home following evacuation orders Friday and initially got a hotel room, but later went to stay at a relative\u2019s home. Kang did the same and later stayed with family in Anaheim. He said it was difficult to find shelter because his child has asthma and cannot reside in close quarters with so many other people, the suit states.<\/p>\n

Rodriguez finally found a room in a Fullerton hotel, which was difficult \u201cdue to high demand and inflated prices,\u201d according to the suit.<\/p>\n

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Officials first responded to the GKN Aerospace facility last Thursday after a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate \u2014 a toxic chemical used in acrylic plastics manufacturing \u2014 began venting vapors. Authorities later warned the tank could either rupture and spill chemicals or potentially explode, triggering widespread evacuations, a state of emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom and a request for federal aid. Trump approved the aid on Monday.<\/p>\n

Unified Incident Commander Craig Covey told Garden Grove City Council members Tuesday night that crews had shifted into a more \u201coffensive\u201d phase of the operation after temperatures inside the tank stabilized.<\/p>\n

A crack in the tank had relieved pressure, reducing the threat of an expansive explosion, officials said.<\/p>\n

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In a statement released Wednesday, GKN Aerospace apologized for the disruption caused by the emergency and thanked emergency responders and public agencies involved in trying to mitigate the threat.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe understand that the past several days have been difficult for residents, businesses, and the broader Garden Grove, Stanton, and surrounding Orange County communities,\u201d the company said in the statement. \u201cWe are relieved that the incident has been resolved and residents have been able to return home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the team at GKN Aerospace, I want to say how sorry we are for the uncertainty and disruption this situation has caused,\u201d said Steve Carlin, GKN senior vice president overseeing the Garden Grove site\u2019s programs. \u201cI recognize how challenging this has been, particularly over the Memorial Day holiday. We are committed to understanding what occurred and identifying ways we can support those affected \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognize there is more work ahead,\u201d Carlin wrote. \u201cOur focus remains on supporting the community, working closely with authorities, and continuing to ensure a safe and responsible path forward. I am personally committed to working with the Garden Grove, Stanton, and broader Orange County communities on these efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

See also:<\/strong> Garden Grove to compile \u2018after action\u2019 report as residents question handling of chemical threat<\/p>\n

The company said officials have reported no chemical leak, contamination or injuries tied to the incident.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of Garden Grove residents packed the City\u2019s Council Chambers Tuesday night, making their mounting outrage clear and demanding answers from elected officials and the company. Residents wanted to know why industrial use with stored hazardous chemicals was allowed so close to homes and schools.<\/p>\n

Tensions mounted as the meeting went on, with councilmembers calling multiple recesses and eventually clearing the chambers after shouting matches broke out.<\/p>\n

The Orange County District Attorney\u2019s Office has launched an investigation into the incident and established an anonymous tip line seeking information related to the facility\u2019s operations, maintenance practices and the circumstances leading up to the emergency.<\/p>\n

Cal\/OSHA has separately confirmed it is opening an inspection investigation into the facility.<\/p>\n

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City News Service contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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