Lineage controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
California Communities Against Toxics sues EPA over FOIA delays on Lineage fire records
Lawsuit filed
Environmental nonprofit California Communities Against Toxics (CCAT) filed a lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles federal court against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging the agency is failing to comply with Freedom of Information Act deadlines for releasing records about its response to the June fire at the Lineage Logistics cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights, which raged for days, led to millions of pounds of rotting food and emitted toxic and hazardous substances that impacted nearby residents. CCAT alleges large amounts of ammonia were released into the air and is seeking ground-based air-monitoring data and official communications concerning the extent of possible chemical contamination. An EPA representative said the agency does not comment on pending litigation.
Stated objective. Obtain all ground-based monitoring data related to air pollution and official communications concerning the extent of possible chemical contamination caused by the fire.
Company response
Denial — Lineage
To be clear, we do not store hazardous chemicals or products in this facility. We store food.
Clarification — Lineage
Further, the facility’s ammonia refrigeration system was safely pumped out shortly after the fire began and before the fire reached the refrigeration system.
Ongoing disclosure — Lineage
We have shared relevant testing and monitoring information on our website and with regulatory agencies and will continue to do so.
Source excerpt
California Communities Against Toxics alleges in the complaint filed in federal court that EPA is failing to comply with the Freedom of Information Act’s mandatory deadlines for the release of information.
according to the suit filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court
The nonprofit group stated it is seeking all ground-based monitoring data related to air pollution and official communications from Los Angeles city and county officials and others concerning the extent of possible chemical contamination caused by the fire.