Cancer diagnosis: Ex-MSU student sues for US$100 million

A former Michigan State University (MSU) student is suing MSU for US$100 million claiming exposure to chemicals led to her thyroid cancer diagnosis, her attorneys announced on Friday, reports Demonte Thomas for The State News.

LingLong Wei, who was enrolled at MSU from 2008-11, pursuing a masters degree in the horticulture programme, was required to conduct extensive field research involving the application of hazardous pesticides and herbicides, including paraquat dichloride, glyphosate and oxyfluorfen, according to a notice of intent to sue.

These pesticides and herbicides have been linked to causing an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, according to the notice. Wei also contends that she requested MSU provide personal protective equipment and establish proper training protocols, but such requests were ignored.
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