Occupational Diseases: Welding Industry Wins Arkansas Welding Fume Trial

According to Business Wire, an Arkansas jury has rejected the claim that welding rod manufacturers were responsible for the plaintiffs' alleged ailments. Said John Beisner, attorney for the welding rod manufacturers, "we are extremely pleased that this Arkansas jury has joined the overwhelming majority of juries around the country that have already heard and rejected similar claims. In returning a verdict for the defense, the jury found that the welding rod manufacturers were not responsible for the plaintiff's alleged ailments. The welding industry has now prevailed in 12 of 13 trials. This victory shows, yet again, that these cases are entirely without merit. "

Beisner added that the welding industry is an industry which has "consistently worked to ensure the safety of welders and it has been unfairly targeted in these cases. As this litigation progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that there is little real substance to these suits."