5th Circ. Rejects Late Claims Over Arkema Plant Explosions

By Isaac Monterose ( October 31, 2025, 8:21 PM EDT) -- The Fifth Circuit on Friday tossed claims that accused chemical manufacturer Arkema Inc. of being liable for property damage caused by one of its industrial plants exploding after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017, ruling that the lower court rightfully determined that the claims are time-barred....

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