Kentucky man sues CSX Transportation in asbestos lawsuit

Roy E. Scudder of Kentucky is suing CSX Transportation after he developed lung cancer, reports The West Virginia Record. According to the suit, Scudder was diagnosed with lung cancer on August 28, 2007.

Scudder claims he contracted lung cancer following his career-long exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos and diesel exhaust. Asbestos is a highly toxic material, known to cause several diseases, including lung cancer.

The material can be found in older homes and buildings, within piping, tile flooring and roofing. When the material is disturbed, it becomes airborne, and poses a serious health risk to those exposed.

Mesotheliomais the most aggressive asbestos-related cancer, known to form from the mesothelium. The disease most commonly affects the pleura.

Unfortunately, there is no mesothelioma cure. And because of this, patients must undergo standard medical treatment in order to survive. Mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are several forms of treatment recommended by mesothelioma doctors.

Scudder claims the defendants failed to provide him with a safe work place, as well as safe equipment. Ha has also charged CSX Transportation with failing to warn him of the dangers related to asbestos.

Scudder is seeking a judgment in an amount determined by the jury. The case has been assigned to a visiting judge.