Non-Welder Sues Robot Manufacturers for Alleged Neurological Injuries

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - An Illinois man recently sued Panasonic Corp. and Toshiba Corp. claiming that operating welding products for welding robots and machines exposed him to welding fumes, which caused his neurological injuries. Brown v. Panasonic Corp., et al. No. 06-L-122 (Ill. 3rd Jud. Cir. Ct., Madison Cty.).

Russell Brown sued Panasonic, Toshiba, Miller Electric Manufacturing Co., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Allied Locke Industries Inc. and the American Welding Society in the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court in Madison County, Illinois, on Feb. 3, claiming he was exposed to neurotoxic fumes while operating and supplying welding products for welding robots and …