Justice Seals $33 Million Deal to Clean Ohio Mill Mess
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
The Department of Justice and Paddock Enterprises are teaming up to clean up pollution at the Jaite Paper Mill Site in Ohio, with both sides pitching in $33 million. This deal settles a big legal fight and opens a 30-day window for the public to share their thoughts. If you care about the environment or local parks, now’s the time to speak up!
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$33M Cleanup Funding for Jaite Site
If you visit or live near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the United States and Paddock will pay a combined total of $33,000,000 toward response costs at the Jaite Paper Mill Site. The Department of Justice lodged the proposed Consent Decree on May 13, 2025 that implements this payment commitment.
Consent Decree Resolves Paddock Litigation
The proposed Consent Decree resolves Paddock Enterprises, LLC's complaint and the United States' counterclaims about liability at the Jaite Paper Mill Site under CERCLA. The decree records that the United States and Paddock will pay a combined total of $33,000,000 toward response costs.
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