“Many children have been born without the experience of war but have deformed bodies and can never enjoy the simplest experience of happiness… that is, to live as an ordinary human being.” This excerpt is taken from an appeal made on the 29th of March in 2006 in defense of the many U.S. and Vietnamese citizens injured due to the toxic spray.
Agent Orange was used by U.S. troops in Vietnam to deprive the enemy of forest cover and destroy precious food crops growing in the area. At the appeal held in March, military veterans came from more than six countries in support of the Vietnamese lawsuit against Agent Orange companies. The more than 150 Vietnamese and foreign delegates said in March, “We demand that the united States government be held responsible for making contributions to overcoming the consequences of toxic chemicals.”
In January, a court victory over a similar case was won in South Korea by its resident veterans. The lawyer in charge of said case stated that, “the Korean judgement was the first time that a court has affirmed the responsibility of the companies…. It definitely has a positive impact on our case.” The next trial hearing concerning Agent Orange is to be expected in April or May.
If you or someone you know has suffered personal injury due to toxic products, feel free to contact personal injury attorney Marc Whitehead and Associates in Houston, Texas.
