The ruling by Ranjan found that plaintiff Tiger lacked adequate grounds to pursue a lawsuit against Verizon over lead exposure claims. The court noted the absence of evidence showing that Tiger suffered from ailments specifically linked to elevated lead levels, especially given that lead is commonly found in the environment and bodies. Verizon argued that lead levels around their cables matched local environmental levels and posed no public health risk, seeking dismissal of similar lawsuits based on these findings.
Given the naturally occurring lead levels in the environment and in our bodies, mere exposure to lead isn't a concrete injury.
Tiger hasn't alleged the presence of elevated levels of lead in his body, and has not taken any blood or bone testing to measure lead.
The allegations in both lawsuits are virtually identical, and Verizon cited the Pennsylvania ruling in its dismissal request for the New Jersey case.
Mr. Tiger might have a better argument if he had asserted conditions that are unique to elevated levels of lead in his body.
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