The lawsuits started in early 2026. Beginning on or about January 23, 2026, Bucks County residents named NEFS as one of several defendants in eight cases filed in Philadelphia courts and federal court. According to the complaint, the claimants allege the leak caused a catastrophic environmental disaster that polluted soil, water, and air and injured their homes and health. They say the fuel smell goes back to September 2023. The causes of action against NEFS include negligence, public and private nuisance, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and medical monitoring.
