A $75 million class action lawsuit has been launched against Plains Midstream Canada in connection with an oil spill near Sundre, Alta.
About 475,000 litres of light sour crude oil spilled into the Red Deer River and eventually flowed into Gleniffer Lake near Innisfail in central Alberta. About 90,000 people rely on drinking water from this system. The lake also supports a resort community.
Merchant Law Group in Calgary plans to seek compensation for damages incurred for those living and working in the area. There is no cost to those who wish to join the action said the firm’s website.
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If the action is successful, landowners affected by the spill may be entitled to compensation for damage to water and property.
Plain Midstream declined comment.
“As a matter of policy, we do not comment on legal actions or proposed legal actions involving the company,” said a company spokesperson in an e-mail.
Cleanup continues with nearly 300 people working on site to remove debris from shorelines and contain oil on the lake.
The lake is closed to the public. Alberta Environment and Alberta Health Services will decide when it can be reopened.
