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Can employees skirt workers’ comp act by suing under another law?


March 7, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, new court decision, What do you think?, Worker health

Two state laws seem to conflict about employees’ right to sue their employer over exposure to toxic chemicals.

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Workers awarded $100M, even without major health effects


December 22, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Lawsuits, new court decision

BP must pay more than $100 million in damages for exposing contract workers to toxic chemicals, even though none of the 10 employees in the case suffered major long-term health effects.

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