- Posts by Knut Johnson
PartnerKnut S. Johnson, a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is the practice group leader for our Environmental Litigation & Policy practice group. He brings over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney to Singleton ...
On November 5, 2025, an ammonia leak at the CF Industries plant in Yazoo County, Mississippi, triggered an emergency response involving local, state, and federal agencies. While CF Industries has confirmed that all employees and contractors were safely accounted for and no injuries were reported, the incident raises important legal and regulatory questions that merit public attention. Even when no one is physically harmed, an event of this magnitude can cause significant concern for nearby residents and have lasting effects on the community.
Understanding the Legal Framework
For decades, the Tijuana River has carried millions of gallons of untreated sewage and industrial waste from Mexico into San Diego’s South Bay. This toxic flow empties into the Pacific Ocean, causing more than 1,300 consecutive days of beach closures and exposing nearby communities to dangerous levels of pollution.
Residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding neighborhoods have long reported foul odors, eye and throat irritation, respiratory problems, fatigue, and persistent headaches. New scientific research confirms what locals have been saying for years: that sewage ...