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1976: Eldridge v. Caterpillar lawsuit moves forward

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 5/5/26

May 5, 1976: The City of Eldridge’s lawsuit against Caterpillar would move forward, as a judge rejected the company’s motion to dismiss. The $50 million suit followed Caterpillar’s announcement that it planned to voluntarily annex its Mount Joy plant into Davenport.

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