According to the complaint, the Accutherm thermometer factory closed, and Accutherm declared bankruptcy, but MidAtlantic Bank chose not to foreclose on its mortgage because of the liability associated with owning a known toxic waste site. New Jersey had found Accutherm's owner personally liable for cleanup costs and ordered a cleanup.
However, no site remediation occurred, nor were any warning signs posted at 162 Station Ave, Franklinville, NJ.
Jim Sullivan purchased the property from Accutherm and arranged to have it used as a child care center, operated by Kiddie Kollege Daycare & Preschool, Inc.
Among other things, the complaint seeks to fund long-term medical monitoring for mercury-related illnesses in the exposed children, as well as punitive damages.
CVN will webcast Mignano v. Jim Sullivan Inc. live.