Union Pacific Sued By Houston Residents Over Pollution (1)

Union Pacific Co. and other two other companies were hit with a lawsuit by several residents of a historically Black neighborhood in Houston alleging that the companies “knowingly” exposed them to a toxic chemical that has contaminated the air, water, and soil.

Eric Baker and 68 residents of Kashmere Gardens in Northeast Houston sued Union Pacific, Pastor, Behling & Wheeler LLC, and Environmental Resources Management Southwest Inc. alleging misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, wrongful death, and personal injury claims.

Union Pacific allegedly released creosote, a toxic chemical used to treat wooden railroad ties, into the environment. The residents allege that they have ...