Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company Over Pollution
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A NIS 140 million class action lawsuit was filed against the Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company (EAPC) in Beersheba District Court. The suit alleges that EAPC's Eilat facility caused pollution and noxious odors affecting approximately 70,000 people between 2021 and 2025. Supporting evidence includes 142 municipal complaints and a letter from the Mayor of Eilat describing the situation as a "red flag." The plaintiffs seek compensation and an injunction to prevent future pollution.
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- A NIS 140 million class action lawsuit was filed against EAPC and Europe Asia Pipeline Company in Beersheba.
- The lawsuit alleges pollution and noxious odors affecting approximately 70,000 people in Eilat for five years.
- The petitioners cite 142 documented complaints and a "red flag" warning from Eilat's Mayor.
- The suit claims negligence and nuisance, seeking compensation for suffering and an injunction against future pollution.
- The affected group includes residents, tourists, and workers in Eilat.
A class action lawsuit seeking NIS 140 million has been filed against the Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company (EAPC) and Europe Asia Pipeline Company in the Beersheba District Court. The suit, brought by two Eilat taxi drivers, alleges that approximately 70,000 people were exposed to noxious odors and air pollution originating from EAPC's fuel tank farm in Eilat for about five years. The petitioners, represented by attorney Eran Lev, claim that EAPC operates a facility in Eilat for storing petroleum and energy products, which includes a petroleum port and docks. They emphasize that this is not an isolated incident but a "long and continuous series" of pollution events between 2021 and 2025. To support their claims, 142 complaints documented by the Eilat Municipality were submitted, detailing reports of strong fuel and gas odors across the city. One complaint stated, "For years we have been receiving waves of strong odors from EAPC facilities," causing nausea and dizziness, making it impossible to open windows. The petitioners also cite a letter from Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri to EAPC's CEO in November 2021, following a malfunction in a fuel vapor burning device. Lankri described the events as a "red flag" after numerous complaints of strong odors and symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and nausea were reported in various neighborhoods. The lawsuit asserts grounds including negligence, breach of statutory duty, and private nuisance. The petitioners argue that the involuntary exposure to polluted air caused suffering and negative emotions, even without proof of physical injury. They estimate the affected group to be around 70,000 people, including residents, tourists, and workers, with non-pecuniary damages estimated at NIS 2,000 per person. The suit also invokes the "polluter pays" principle. In addition to financial compensation, the plaintiffs are requesting a permanent injunction requiring the companies to present a work procedure protocol to prevent further pollution from the tank farm, as well as compensation for the petitioners and their legal counsel.
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