The Missouri Court of Appeals revived a worker's tort action over his exposure to diacetyl, saying his claims were not necessarily time-barred because there remained a triable issue of fact as to when he should have realized his diacetyl exposure was the cause of his breathing problems.
Case: Giles v. Carmi Flavor and Fragrance Co., No. WD77952, 09/22/2015, published.
Facts: George Giles worked for Ventura Foods from September 1997 until May 2003. During the entire time, Giles was exposed to diacetyl, which is a chemical that was used in butter flavoring.
Giles began to experience diffi...
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