Dispute Arises in Class Action

Class members in a lawsuit against Colonial Pipeline Co. are complaining that many class members fraudulently joined the suit, many after the $9 million settlement was reached, reports The Advocate. One plaintiff, Gwendolyn Atkins, said, "People who have suffered fear of contamination have to share the money with 'persons who were not remotely affected.'"

Posted by AJR at June 11, 2003 07:28 AM