ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
December 12, 2024
Rockdale County Issues Statement on Bio-Lab Fire Litigation
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – In response to the catastrophic fire that erupted on September 29, 2024, at the Bio-Lab facility in Conyers, Rockdale County has taken decisive legal action. The County retained the law firm of Napoli Shkolnik to file a lawsuit in federal court against Bio-Lab, Inc., KIK International LLC, and KIK Consumer Products Inc.
The complaint, filed in the Northern District of Georgia in October 2024, alleges various causes of action, including but not limited to violations of the Clean Air Act, negligence, public nuisance, and private nuisance. The legal proceedings are currently ongoing.
Rockdale County remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and the safety and well-being of its residents. While the County cannot provide detailed comments on the ongoing litigation, it assures the public that all necessary legal measures are being pursued to hold Bio-Lab and its related companies accountable for their actions.
Residents and members of the media are encouraged to direct inquiries regarding the status of the lawsuit to the County’s outside counsel at Napoli Shkolnik:
Shayna Sacks
SSacks@NapoliLaw.com
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this legal process.
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