CHARLESTON - The survivors of a man who died from a disease he contracted while working for CSX has filed a suit on behalf of his estate.
Geneva Fritz filed a suit Jan. 29 in Kanawha Circuit Court, on behalf of the estate of Bobby Fritz. The suit is against CSX Transportation.
According to the suit, Bobby Fritz was employed by CSX. During his employment he was required to work with near toxic and harmful dusts, which contained asbestos and other harmful materials.
As a result of the exposure, Fritz contracted lung cancer and other diseases. However, according to the suit, the lung cancer went undiagnosed and therefore untreated for three years. Fritz died from the disease, which the suit says is an occupational injury.
According to the suit, CSX should have provided proper safety equipment and ways to help workers avoid the toxins and harmful dusts.
Geneva Fritz claims Bobby Fritz suffered personal injury, great pain, extreme anxiety and his enjoyment of life was greatly diminished.
She seeks compensatory and punitive damages for his estate and the loss of services, society, affection, counseling and support to his household.
Attorney James A. McKowen is representing Fritz. The case will be assigned to a visiting judge.
Kanawha Circuit Court case number 08-C-191
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