Florida restricts lawsuits over radiation exposure from abandoned phosphate mines

Florida has enacted restrictions on litigation by residents exposed to radioactive soil from former phosphate mining operations, limiting legal recourse for health claims tied to contaminated land.

First covered Aug 14, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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46d Inside Climate News Florida Makes It Harder for Residents Living on Radioactive Soil From Former Phosphate Mines to Sue — “What happens when you get exposure to radioactivity?” Andy Mele remembers the man asking earnestly as he pulled up his shirt.

Primary sources

epa.gov Radiation Basics | US EPA

flhouse.gov Lobbyist House Disclosure Search

floridadep.gov Phosphate | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

More coverage from around the web

wtsp.com Florida representatives approve bill making it easier to toss lawsuits over radiation exposure | wtsp.com

floridaphoenix.com Legal protections for companies that mine phosphate move in first committee • Florida Phoenix

biologicaldiversity.org Florida Lawmakers Consider Reducing Liability for Mining Industry’s Radiation Health Harms

flsenate.gov STORAGE NAME: h0167c.SAC DATE: 11/19/2025 1 FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

lanierlawfirm.com Florida Homeowner Reaches Settlement in Phosphate Mining Radiation Case

Appeared in: 2026-08-15 (#13)

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