Factory Workers’ Popcorn Lung Case Dismissed
A Los Angeles jury dismissed claims made by a former flavoring factory worker that his exposure to the chemical diacetyl used for flavoring certain food products caused him to develop a life-threatening condition known as “popcorn lung.” Law360 (subscription required) reports that the claims against chemical supplier Advanced Biotech Inc. were rejected by the jury following a three-month trial in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff,