New Manganese Suit Seeks $.5M
October 11, 2005
A 43-year-old ex-welder who has developed Parkinson’s disease has filed a manganese lawsuit against Airco/The BOC Group Inc. Joe Fisher, a welder who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 43, worked for the Caterpillar Corporation of East Peoria, Illinois. The man had to leave his job after working there for 23 years due to his progressing illness.
Mr. Fisher’s lawsuit claims that he was exposed to welding fumes containing manganese, which led to the development of his Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Fisher is seeking at least $500,000 in damages stemming from the exposure.
Exposure to manganese for long periods of time can affect the central nervous system. This exposure can cause manganism, which is the nervous system’s impairment due to manganese. Manganism is medically proven to be linked with the development of Parkinson’s disease, which leads to severe brain degeneration. Manganese-exposure related Parkinson’s often goes undetected because of Parkinson’s rate of naturally occurring cases.
If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s and may have been exposed to manganese in any form during work or for any reason, contact an experienced manganese lawyer for a free consultation.
