Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Fraudulent Concealment Claim against Employer

A California appellate court ruled that a worker suffering from renal failure could not sue his employer for concealing the fact that his workplace exposure to hazardous contaminants had contributed to his condition when he admittedly knew he had renal disease. Case: Sinclair v. Praxair Inc., No. D063578, 08/20/2014, unpublished. Facts: Jeff Sinclair worked for Praxair Inc., and its predecessor. His job required him to collect and test soil, water and air samples from potentially contaminated sites. During his employment, he underwent annual physical examinations and he received copies of h...