Plastic company set to pay $50 million settlement in water pollution suit brought on by Texas residents

Contractors hired by Formosa clean up plastic pellets and powder along the bank of Cox Creek. Diane Wilson, a former shrimper and a plaintiff in the suit, said these efforts have been largely ineffective and a waste of resources. Point Comfort, Texas. March 20, 2019. | by Emree Weaver / The Texas TribuneEmree Weaver / The Texas TribuneEditor's note: This story has been updated with comment from Formosa.Petrochemical manufacturer Formosa Plastics has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit