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9/11 Health Worker Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed

HeadlineOct 18, 2006

Here in New York, a judge has okayed a case that’s seeking health damages for emergency workers involved in the cleanup after the 9/11 attacks. More than three thousand workers have filed suit against city officials and contractors for failing to provide proper breathing equipment.

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