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Over 30 Lawsuits Target GKN Aerospace After Tank Overheat

6/13/2026

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More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after a methyl methacrylate tank at its Garden Grove plant overheated, prompting evacuation.
The FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency executed a search warrant at the plant while senior vice president Steve Carlin apologized and pledged cooperation.
Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages for health effects, financial burdens and the closure of about 3,000 establishments.

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More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after a methyl methacrylate tank at its Garden Grove plant overheated, prompting evacuation.
The FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency executed a search warrant at the plant while senior vice president Steve Carlin apologized and pledged cooperation.
Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages for health effects, financial burdens and the closure of about 3,000 establishments.