Trial set for worker's claim against popcorn maker

Saturday, February 28, 2004

JOPLIN, Mo. -- A Carthage, Mo., man who contends he developed a rare lung disease from breathing artificial butter flavoring vapors wafting from large vats while working at a southwest Missouri microwave popcorn plant will be the first to have his claims heard at trial.

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