Fracking Technician Fails to Prove Claim for Alleged Chemical Exposure Injuries

The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a fracking technician failed to prove he suffered an occupational disease as a result of workplace chemical exposure. Case: Underwood v. Clariant Corp., No. 21-0033, 04/20/2022, published. Facts: Rodney Underwood worked for the Clariant Corp. as a fracking technician. His job responsibilities included connecting and disconnecting lines to the blender where chemicals are treated. Underwood operated the computer that was used to pump chemicals into a well during the fracking stage, and he was responsible for cleaning the containers u...