Environmental & Energy
Mar. 27, 2025
Vistra hit with new suit over Moss Landing explosion
A new federal lawsuit claims Vistra Corp.'s negligence led to a massive battery fire and explosion at the Moss Landing Power Plant that released toxic smoke and heavy metals, contaminating 20 acres of Monterey County. The company denies any public health threat, even as litigation mounts.
A group of Monterey County residents has filed a federal lawsuit against Vistra Corp., alleging that the energy giant's negligence caused a massive battery fire and explosion at the Moss Landing Power Plant in January, releasing toxic heavy metals into surrounding neighborhoods and contaminating at least 20 acres of land.
"Prior to the Vistra Fire, two separate smoke related events took place at the Vistra battery energy storage system," the complaint stated. "D...
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