A former Union Pacific railroad worker is suing the railroad company for alleged exposure to hazardous chemicals for 38 years. Doctors diagnosed the plaintiff with sarcoidosis, a chemical-related illness, and he filed suit earlier this month in New Orleans federal court. A person with sarcoidosis will experience inflammation in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes and other tissues. The disease usually begins between the ages of 20 and 40.
The plaintiff began working for Union Pacific in 1970. He claims the employer made him work in areas that exposed him to hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals. In his complaint, he seeks damages for physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, medical expenses and court costs.
The plaintiff accuses Union Pacific of negligence for failing to maintain a safe place to work, failing to inspect or monitor levels of hazardous chemicals, failing to warn of dangers associated with exposure to chemicals, concealing the hazardous nature of the chemical products and failing to provide safe and proper ventilation.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause long-term physical injuries. Contact a New Orleans injury lawyer if you suffer the effects of harmful chemical exposure and feel someone else is responsible. A New Orleans attorney can file a lawsuit to get you the financial recovery you deserve.