Scott vetoes toxic pollution liability bill

Gov. Phil Scott. File photo by Anne Galloway/VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill Tuesday that would allow Vermonters who are exposed to toxic pollution to sue polluters for the cost of monitoring for medical conditions.
In a letter to lawmakers, Scott said the legislation would have forced companies to shoulder an expense that could hurt their ability to turn a profit.Under the legislation, Vermonters who have been exposed to toxic substances from a large company would have the right to sue f