Sotera Health Subsidiary Reaches $30.9 Million Settlement to Resolve 97 Ethylene Oxide Claims

Sotera Health announced that its subsidiary, Sterigenics U.S., LLC, has entered into a binding term sheet to resolve 97 ethylene oxide-related claims concerning its former Willowbrook, Illinois facility. The settlement, totaling $30.94 million, covers seven cases previously scheduled for trial and 90 additional claims. The agreement requires full claimant participation and court approval but may proceed with partial participation at Sterigenics' discretion. The company denies liability and states the settlement does not imply any admission of fault. The resolution process is expected to take 60 to 90 days.