feedVerdict Reached in Hanford "Downwinder" Trial
Two "downwinders"--folks suffering the effects of nuclear radiation "downwind" of Hanford's nuclear weapons plants--have been awarded damages totaling allmost $545,000. Three others in the trial weren't able to prove that Hanford was responsible for their illnesses, and the jury was undecided on a sixth. What does this mean? Likely it means that the rest of the more than 2,000 lawsuits waiting in line will be filing soon... unless someone takes action fast. I'd be willing to bet the lawsuits themselves cost more than what they'd end up paying if they just helped these people. Is our government not in the business of protecting its citizens? Let's hope so. The Spokesman has more here: Verdict reached in Hanford trial. Technorati Tags: hanford, downwinders, downwind, downwinder, verdict, trial, jury, cancer, award
