Former Michigan State student says she got cancer after using chemicals school called 'harmless'
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A former Michigan State grad student blamed her thyroid cancer on the school, which she says told her that "exposure was harmless" when she worked with various pesticides and herbicides, she and her lawyers said Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Former Michigan State student LingLong Wei says the university’s handling of pesticide exposure led to her thyroid cancer.
Key Points:
- Wei says she worked with pesticides and herbicides while studying horticulture at Michigan State from 2008 to 2011.
- She and her lawyers say the school told her the exposure was harmless and did not give proper training or safety gear.
- Wei says she was later diagnosed with thyroid cancer and now has a scar and worries about her future health and fertility.
- Michigan State says it cannot comment on pending litigation and that it provides required training and protective equipment under its policies and the law.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
If Michigan State University failed to train workers and provide protective gear, students and lab workers may face avoidable cancer and other health risks.
Positive Impact
The case could push schools and employers to tighten safety rules, which may better protect workers and students.
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- Primary:LingLong Weiperson
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- LingLong WeipersonPrimaryEvaluated
Former Michigan State graduate student at the center of the cancer allegation and lawsuit threat.
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Central institution accused of exposing Wei to hazardous chemicals and the main subject of the complaint.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Amber McCannpersonContextCandidate
Michigan State spokesperson quoted responding to the allegation and defending university safety practices.
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Wei’s attorney who describes the alleged exposure and presents the case against Michigan State University.
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University department tied to Wei’s graduate work and the alleged chemical exposure.
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