Welding Rod News
As welding rod lawyers, we keep up–to–date on legal and medical issues that affect welders and their families. Keep checking this page for the latest news about manganese poisoning, Parkinson’s disease, manganese exposure, welding fumes, and welding rod cases. For prior news stories, see News Archive.
News Items:
- September 15, 2006 Study Suggests Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Useful in Treating Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
- September 1, 2006 Welders on SF–Oakland Bay Bridge Claim Exposure to Welding Fumes
- March 10, 2006 Federal Judge’s Order Will Allow Welding Fume Claims to Proceed
- January 13, 2006 Appellate Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict in Favor of Worker Harmed by Welding Fumes
- September 16, 2005 Welding Rod Lawsuit Settled for Seven–Figure Amount
- July 29, 2005 Welders’ Brain Scans Showed Manganese Poisoning from Welding Fumes
- February 25, 2005 Welders Had Increased Rates of Parkinson–like Symptoms
