Surun & Surun law firm has been hired to file 58 lawsuits against the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (Refidomsa) and its private international associate The Shell Company, for health complications caused by the leak of toxic gas last Monday, according to a report in Diario Libre. The gas-ethyl mercaptan-spread over the municipality of Haina and part of the National District, causing dizziness, vomiting and the hospitalization of dozens of people, mostly children. Miguel Surun Hernandez explained that the lawsuits will be filed against both Refidomsa and Shell because the accident took place in an operational area under the private company’s control, where the government has restricted inspection access. Physicians and experts are collecting incriminating evidence against Refidomsa for the adverse effects on public health. The law firm said that the legal action would create a precedent for all who may affect public health in the future.