BNSF Employee Files Lawsuit

Breaking News

BNSF Employee Files Lawsuit

March 6th, 2006

A lawsuit has been filed by a former employee of the BNSF Railway who has had medical tests that show he has sustained damage to his lungs from exposure to asbestos. The lawsuit was filed last week by William Phillips, who claims that the damage to his lungs occurred as a result of exposure to asbestos and toxic substances when working as a mechanic for the company, which he did for nearly 30 years.

Phillips stated that the asbestos was used for a number of purposes in the yard in which he worked, including insulation in the shop and in locomotives. He stated: "It was everywhere. We could order it right out of the storeroom. They were pretty loose with it."

Phillips added that although he had suffered from a bad cough for many years, he had never thought to have any tests done until some other former employees died from an asbestos related cancer known as mesothelioma. He then went for medical tests, which confirmed he had sustained asbestos related lung damage.

His attorney stated: "BN and the railroads have known for years that asbestos is a killer."

Asbestos Closes Iowa School
June 5th, 2008
Air test results shut down an Iowa elementary school this week amid concerns of asbestos. With only three weeks left in the school year, the superintendent is looking for a place for the 145 students.
Read More >>

Natural Asbestos Causes Health Concern
June 4th, 2008
A park in California has had almost half its 75,000 acres shut to the public after high levels of naturally occurring asbestos was found. The asbestos is in the soil at the park, and can become airbor
Read More >>

Important Notice: Mesolink.org is a legal informational site sponsored by the Peterson Firm, LLC. The Peterson Firm's office is located at: 20 N. Orange Ave - Suite 400, Orlando, Florida 32801. The Peterson Firm is licensed by the Florida Bar Association to practice law within the state of Florida. If the Peterson Firm undertakes representation of a client outside the state of Florida, it will do so with assistance of local counsel from a law firm located in the state where the case is filed. If Peterson Firm undertakes representation in the state of Florida it will also do so with assistance of co counsel.

The content contained herein was not prepared by lawyers and should not be taken as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney. Additionally, this information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship simply by its viewing. The creation of an attorney-client relationship requires more than viewing this or affiliated websites. Neither the transmission nor receipt of this website material will create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The material contained herein is general in nature and may or may not be applicable to a viewer's individual legal needs. Online readers should not act on this information without seeking professional counsel. Please read our 'Terms & Conditions Of Use' for more information.

Additionally, the information contained on Mesolink.org, including but not limited to informational articles, other text/images, and on or off site links, has not been prepared, endorsed, or reviewed by any form of licensed medical professional, including but not limited to physicians, doctors, and so on. Nothing on the this website should be taken as medical advice, but instead should act as a useful resource in providing general information that may be useful to members of the general public. All visitors are encouraged to consult with a physician or other licensed medical professional for any form of medical advice. Please see our 'Terms & Conditions Of Use' for further information.