Oxford County CAO Peter Crockett says they'll see what comes of Superior Court ruling on road salt.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford County staff say they will not be taking a closer look at their road salting practices following a potentially precedent setting lawsuit.
Earlier this month a Superior Court ruled in favour of a Lambton County farmer who argued that salt trucks caused more than $100,000 in damages to his crops.
County CAO Peter Crockett says road salt has been an issue across the Country for a number of years. "It's always a concern if there are liability claims. We had a historical issue I believe with one farm up in East Zorra Tavistock a number of years ago and we sorted that out but the ruling is a concern. Very clearly. Something we need to monitor and keep our eyes on."
"We are very confident that we are doing everything that we can to make sure our program is safe and responsible and continues to meet the winter control needs of our community, " continued Crockett.
"I think time will have to prevail to see just exactly where it all goes. I'm not so convinced that the issue is resolved so, it's just something we will have to pay close attention to over the next little while."
Lambton clerk David Cribbs says the county has officially been punished for doing what it's required to do by law -- conducting winter maintenance and he feels the judge didn't take into account the local government's responsibilities.

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