This
you are not going to believe. Several months ago if
not years ago I filed a claim against Exxon for Chemical
exposure, even though at the time in 1990 and 1991 I was
working under a contract, sort of like a sub-contractor par
say and transporting their chemicals to the beach workers.
Well today I got a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor,
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, from the head
Director himself ( Charles D. Lee ) Administering
Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act that
Exxon has 14 day's to pay me in full from 1991 thru today or
for however long I am Disabled, plus all Medical and
anything else that falls under section 7 ( A ) and ( B ),
also if they fail to pay me by the 14 days all monies will accrue
10% interest until it is paid in full.
This really made my day, I have know doubt Exxon will
appeal, but who cares, I mean I have the U.S. Department of
Labor on my side now and I think that other agencies will
follow suit, This is great, I know this will brings joy to
your hearts because we have fought for so long and now all
the duck's are finally getting in a row. I would send
a copy of the letter but my scanner is on the blink; but
trust me we have just leaped over one of the biggest
obstacles we have had and finally people are listening.
Let's
not give in a bit. I figure if we keep the pressure on
these people we will prevail; and we have. Have a
wonderful weekend and I remain committed to our cause more
than ever.
Captain Richard
