Family sues Twin Cities recycling plant over children's blood lead levels | WCCO Investigates

A Twin Cities family whose young kids were exposed to lead is now suing the father's former employer. The lawsuits filed on behalf of siblings allege Gopher Resource in Eagan, Minnesota, failed to prevent lead from migrating off its property, harming kids of workers. It alleges the exposure cost the kids a normal life Arlandis Dozier says he worked at Gopher Resource, a lead battery recycling plant, for about three years."I received all sludge, mud, dust, and I go in a room, contamination room, where I dump everything," Dozier said. "They call it one of the dirtiest places in the plant."Dozier says he was careful, following procedures around lead and other hazardous material. The engaged couple says it floored them to learn his work could be impacting their kid's health.It was 2024 when they say a routine test found their now 4-year-old Bryan had elevated blood lead levels."He can get upset by the smallest things," Dozier said."He has crash-out moments where, just hiding emotions and c