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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT
What We Do:
Our advocacy includes representation of income eligible Broward County and Collier County residents who have been exposed to environmental contamination.
Current Cases and Projects:
- Hinton v. City of Ft. Lauderdale -Current mass toxic tort case.
- Additional Information - Media covering the case.
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- Additional Information - Center for Environment Health and Justice Superfund Report.
- FACE Justice Tour - Collaboration with the Center for Environment, Health and Justice on environmental health issues state-wide.
Cases we are investigating:
- Ferncrest Utilities - New Times article by Amy Guthrie, November 20th 2008.
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
• www.browardchd.org
• www.epa.gov
• www.atsdr.cdc.gov
• www.cehn.org
• www.chej.org
• www.statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov
• www.ehponline.org
Contact Us:
Who Is Eligible:
Individuals whose income is not more than 187% of the federal poverty guidelines. What You Need:
- Drivers License or other picture identification
- Proof of Income (pay stubs or social security award letter) and/or
- Tax Returns for all adult members of applicant's household
- All legal or other document pertaining to the legal problem
- If applicant is not a U.S. citizen:
- Proof of alien status (permanent resident card)
Intake:
Clients are seen by appointment only. Call 954-736-2422 or by e-mail at jdismore@legalaid.org. Initial interviews are at the Legal Aid Center for Law and Social Justice located at 491 North State Road 7, Plantation, Florida 33317.
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