Kroger Reaches an Agreement With Illinois Over Asbestos Work

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-01T08:16:48+00:00

Kroger and SSI Services LLC will pay $108,000 for asbestos violations during a 2022 store renovation in Illinois, following legal disputes and regulatory intervention. The settlement seeks to ensure accountability and prevent future violations.

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2026-03-01 08:16:48

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Kroger and contractor SSI Services LLC have agreed to pay $108,000 in civil penalties to Illinois for asbestos handling violations during a 2022 renovation of a Taylorville grocery store. The settlement follows a long legal dispute and an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency intervention after asbestos-containing materials were found in public areas, leading to the store’s temporary closure. The agreement aims to hold the companies accountable and prevent future environmental regulation breaches.

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