Lawsuit accuses GKN Aerospace of negligence, trespass after Memorial Day chemical evacuation in California

The aerospace company at the center of a chemical emergency that forced thousands of California residents to flee from their homes over the Memorial Day weekend is facing another lawsuit.

The lawsuit contends that United Kingdom-based GKN Aerospace engaged in negligence, trespass and nuisance, alleging it failed to maintain safety protocols despite prior regulatory warnings and a history of environmental violations.

The legal action, among dozens of others, came after a malfunctioning...