FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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TOLEDO, Ohio — October 27, 2026 — Bryson Harris Suciu and DeMay, led by Senior Partners Jim DeMay and Scott Harris, and DannLaw Attorneys Andrew Engel and Jon Heberling are leading legal efforts on behalf of Toledo residents and businesses affected by the October 2026 glycidyl methacrylate release at the MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio, in collaboration with DannLaw.
The class action lawsuit, filed in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, names M.C. Tank Transport, Inc. (“MC Tank”) and its parent company, The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (“KAG”), as defendants. KAG describes itself as North America’s largest tank-truck carrier and acquired MC Tank in March 2025.
The complaint alleges that approximately 5,500 gallons of glycidyl methacrylate (“GMA”) leaked from a compromised tank container at the terminal, located at 1266 Progress Avenue. The release began at approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 20, 2026, and lasted approximately 47 hours. It led to a one-mile evacuation order affecting approximately 1,000 residents and a three-mile shelter-in-place order affecting more than 50,000 people. According to the complaint, the release has been attributed to “an error that occurred when the material was being transferred.”
GMA is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a probable human carcinogen. It can cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. The complaint alleges that approximately 57 people were treated at area hospitals. It further alleges that the plume reached beyond the official zones: students at Ottawa River Elementary were sent home early after reporting headaches and odors. Schools, employers, city services, and libraries closed, and residents within three miles were advised to discard produce left outdoors.
“Residents of Toledo deserve better from their corporate neighbors. An entire community has been disrupted, elderly homeowners, including our clients, have ended up in the hospital, and everyone who lives in the impacted area deserves fair compensation,” said DannLaw Partner Marc Dann.
Lead plaintiff Heather Keyes lives in Toledo with her 13-year-old son, who has asthma. She alleges that she received no warning from the defendants or officials, that the plume entered her home, and that she and her son suffered raspy throats and headaches. Another plaintiff, who has COPD, alleges that she was forced to evacuate and was hospitalized with pneumonia.
The lawsuit asserts the following claims under Ohio law:
The proposed class includes all persons and entities that were subject to the evacuation or shelter-in-place orders, or that were otherwise exposed to the release.
The plaintiffs seek:
The case is Keyes, et al. v. M.C. Tank Transport, Inc., et al., Case No.298916, in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas.
Bryson Harris Suciu and DeMay are leading the effort in collaboration with DannLaw. Jim DeMay and Scott C. Harris, Senior Partners at Bryson PLLC, is the primary firm contact for coordination regarding the matter.
Contact for Affected Residents and Businesses
Residents and businesses who believe they may have been affected by the chemical release and wish to inquire about the lawsuit should contact Emily at Bryson PLLC by contacting the Bryson Law Firm by calling 844-201-2929 or emailing in****@********lc.com.
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