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In a ruling that would have done Kafka proud, the court held that there was never a valid time for Mr. Cline to sue. If he had sued when he was exposed to the benzene, it would have been too early. Alabama law requires people exposed to dangerous chemicals to wait until a “manifest” injury develops. But when his leukemia developed years later, it was too late. Alabama’s statute of limitations requires that suits be brought within two years of exposure.
Talk about getting the short end of the stick. How often does cancer come about after an exposure? Sometimes people don't even get it.
This is one hell of a catch 22. Is it a law that is designed to prevent these kinds of cases? Hopefully the guy will end up winning. Treatment for cancer isn't cheap.
Should his case be ruled in his favor or not?
*The rest of the article is mostly whining by the NYT.
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