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Madigan Sues ExxonMobil for Refinery's Hydrogen Sulfide Release

Monday, July 29, 2013 | 0

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a complaint against ExxonMobil Oil Corp. for alleged air pollution violations after a March 1 hydrogen sulfide leak allegedly endangered employees and local residents.Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow filed a complaint against ExxonMobil, contending that the company's refinery in Channahon Township, Ill., caused an uncontrolled release of hydrogen sulfide that lasted more than nine-and-a-half hours. Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, colorless gas known for its distinctive 'rotten egg' odor. Breathing air with ...

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