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• Benzene Lawsuit Filed

  David Rowell | August 24, 2007 10:51 AM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  Robert Oakley, a former employee of Houston Chemical, filed suit on August 16, 2007, in the U.S. Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Oakley, who worked as a laboratory technician, operator, pipe fitter and mechanic, claims that he was exposed for 51 years to toxic chemicals and carcinogens, including naptha, toluene, benzene and products containing benzene. Oakley was diagnosed with cancer...

• Dangerous Lead Levels in Children's Candy

  David Rowell | August 23, 2007 8:30 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  It's not just the lead paint on the toys; now it's dangerous levels of lead in candy! State health officials announced on Wednesday that Mexican candy sold under the names Barrilito and Miguelito contain dangerous levels of lead. According to officials at the Dpartment of Public Health, the candies could be harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women. These dangerous products are...

• Two Killed in Deadly Fresno Automobile Accident

  David Rowell | August 19, 2007 4:49 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  In a deadly automobile accident on Saturday night in Fresno, a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed collied with an SUV, killing the driver and another. The motorcycle was travelling so fast it caused the Yukon to overturn. The driver was thrown into the SUV, killing himself and a passenger. Investigators say alcohol was not a factor in the accident. One passenger from the SUV was also...