Limetree Refinery Hit with Second Class-Action Lawsuit

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Limetree Refinery Hit with Second Class-Action Lawsuit

A second lawsuit was filed Thursday seeking damages from Limetree Bay and its investment partners for St. Croix residents affected by the toxic emissions and since the facility resumed operations in February.

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