Claims against animal feed supplier expected to exceed €6.5m indemnity

A CO Wexford company alleged to have supplied animal feed containing dioxins is insured for a maximum €6.5 million but expects claims against it to be substantially higher, the Commercial Court has been told.

Brian Kennedy, for Millstream Recycling, Clohamon Mills, Bunclody, said potential claimants should be aware his client was subject to an indemnity for a maximum €6.5m and it was anticipated claims would well-exceed that amount.

Counsel also said investigationsinto the alleged contamination have concluded and the company would be able to deliver its defence to the claims against it by July 31.