Quote – Thacher Longstreth president of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and former Republican city councilman.

The moment you get either people or lawyers apprised of the fact that a company has a toxic material on their premises, they’re going to bring a lawsuit.

“Toxic substances bill: Heading for a fight”, Philadelphia Inquirer, by Roger Cohn.

Monday, October 6, 1980
Culprits: 
Chamber of Commerce
Issues: 
Right To Know
Environmental Protection
Workplace Safety
Laws: 
Philadelphia Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Themes: 
Special interest groups