L.A. firefighters sue over occupational exposure to hazmat
Twenty-nine Los Angeles firefighters have filed a lawsuit against Southern California Gas Co., alleging that the utility lied to them about the chemical hazards of a well blowout they responded to in October 2015, resulting in health problems from their exposure to toxins.
The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, says the utility assured firefighters the gas was not toxic, so they entered the area without any protective gear and ultimately performed a four-month-long operation.