Rockton Residents Left in Limbo: Missing Claims Hinder Access to Chemtool Explosion Settlement Funds

Rockton, IL — Nearly two dozen Rockton residents are facing uncertainty after discovering their claims related to the Chemtool facility explosion have inexplicably gone unregistered. This revelation comes in the wake of a court’s decision on September 27 to approve a substantial $94.5 million settlement intended to compensate for property damages caused by the incident. Residents affected by the explosion were supposed to be part of the settlement, which promises financial relief for damages incurred. …

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Residents of Rockton Await Decision on Chemtool Explosion Settlement

Rockford, Illinois – Three years have passed since a massive explosion at the Chemtool plant in Rockton forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes on June 14. The incident, which left behind devastating physical and environmental damages in a plume of smoke and flames visible for miles, has raised concerns among locals about potential long-term health impacts. As the explosion sent harmful chemicals into the air, residents reported cases of skin irritation and eye …

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