Kids Exposed to Lead via Take-Home Contamination

New accusations of lead poisoning have emerged surrounding a battery recycling plant in Eagan, Minnesota. An attorney claims that lead migration from Gopher Resource has poisoned children connected to the plant's employees. This situation involves at least five lawsuits filed on behalf of young children, aged two to nine.

These lawsuits allege that workers inadvertently carried lead from the facility, leading to lead exposure in their children. The complaint details claims that Gopher Resource failed to provide adequate safety measures and protective equipment, allowing hazardous substances to escape the facility.

This development follows concerns raised over the past year, as community members reported the plant exceeding lead air quality standards for three months in 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children.

Gopher Resource maintains that they have comprehensive health and safety programs in place designed to prevent lead from leaving the facility. They stated that new lawsuits repurpose previously made claims and intend to defend them vigorously. The company also has a class action lawsuit pending regarding alleged property damage.