[CPEO-MEF] HEALTH, VOCs: Ft. Detrick (MD) wrongful death lawsuit

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Kristen Renee Foundation leaders, local residents sue Fort Detrick for wrongful death and pain and suffering

By Sylvia Carignan 
Frederick News-Post (MD)
August 20, 2015 5:00 pm


Frederick residents and Randy White’s family are again claiming in court that Fort Detrick’s negligence caused the illnesses and deaths of their relatives.

In a class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, they argue that the government withheld “crucial information” from people living and working near the installation and “recklessly and negligently” handled toxic chemicals, causing injury and death by exposure.

The plaintiffs are seeking $750 million for wrongful death and pain and suffering.

Massachusetts lawyer Mike Hugo has been representing the family of Randy White, founder of the Kristen Renee Foundation, in its legal actions against the Army.

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For the entire article, see
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/environment/kristen-renee-foundation-leaders-local-residents-sue-fort-detrick-for/article_fb7d3de7-9849-5117-9d3e-dddd7f00d5bd.html

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Lenny Siegel
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