| Settlement Fact |
Effect On You and Your Property |
|---|
| Property Access |
Amoco will have access to every property in the lawsuit (Zones A, B, C) for testing
or cleanup FOREVER. See page 16 of the Settlement Agreement. |
Deed Restriction
and Notice |
A Deed Restriction or Notice will be placed on your property if you take Amoco's money.
This restriction may make it difficult to sell your home, because lenders may not finance loans
for properties they believe may be contaminated. Renters may also be discouraged from renting
your home because all leases must contain the restriction or notice if you take the money.
See page 19-21 of the Settlement Agreement. |
No Future
Lawsuits |
You can never sue Amoco again for contamination caused by the refinery site, regardless of
future contamination issues. See pages 20-21 of the Settlement Agreement. |
No Road
Guaranteed |
Amoco does not guarantee that the South Riverfront Expressway will be built.
See page 17-18 of the Settlement Agreement. |
No Cleanup
Required |
Amoco is not obligated to cleanup the pollution caused by the Sugar Creek Refinery,
unless it is absolutely ordered to do so by the court or a government agency. See page 16
of the Settlement Agreement. |
Who Gets
The Money |
2 named attorneys - $2,654,000
129 properties (Zone A) offered $2,569,100
373 properties (Zone B) offered $509,600
All other properties (thousands in Zone C) $0
Special Circumstances Fund $1,800,000
Incentive Awards of up to $105,000
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