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Baron & Budd, P.C. Wins Ruling in Graphic Packaging Hearing Loss Cases
MONROE, La. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Louisiana Judge James H. Boddie, Jr. has ruled that claims by a group of
workers suffering from noise-induced hearing loss were filed on time,
announced Baron
& Budd, P.C. These workers suffered gradual hearing loss
because of their work for Olin Corporation and/or Graphic Packaging
International, Inc., which operated the same paper and box plant at
different times. Because the hearing loss occurred slowly and
insidiously, it was hard for workers to recognize the symptoms until
they were very advanced. Baron & Budd attorneys convinced the court that
the time period for filing claims was delayed-or tolled—until the
workers knew about their hearing loss and its cause.
The companies' poor hearing conservation program contributed to the time
it took workers to recognize their hearing loss. The companies did not
consistently provide and require the use of hearing protection. Hearing
tests were not performed consistently, and the results were not
adequately explained to employees.
Based on the court's ruling, the lawsuits will move forward, and Baron &
Budd can continue to fight for fair compensation for these workers.
"The companies' own executive acknowledged that the hearing conservation
program was deficient," says Burton
LeBlanc, Louisiana native and Baron & Budd shareholder.
"These companies failed their workers, and they need to take
responsibility now for the damage that failure caused."
According to some estimates, approximately 30 million Americans suffer
high-intensity occupational noise exposure, which puts them at risk for
hearing loss. Unfortunately, many workers are unaware that such noise
exposure can damage their hearing. Learn more about noise-induced
hearing loss on Baron & Budd's website.
Baron & Budd, P.C.
Susan Knape, 214-629-0596
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