Merck Sued Over Alleged Link Between Flint River Plant and Brain Cancer
Merck, a pharmaceutical company, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its Flint River Plant caused brain cancer in two sisters from Albany. The lawsuit claims that exposure to toxic substances at the plant led to the development of brain cancer.
The plaintiffs, who are unnamed, are suing Merck for damages, citing alleged negligence and failure to provide a safe working environment. The complaint alleges that the sisters were exposed to hazardous chemicals while their father worked at the Flint River Plant, leading to his death from brain cancer in 2020.
Merck's lawyers have argued that the company is not liable for the plaintiffs' claims, citing a lack of evidence linking the plant's operations to the sisters' health issues. The court has yet to rule on Merck's motion to dismiss the lawsuit.