GASSED: The True Story of a Toxic Train Derailment

Part 6 Chapter 2 "Claims" part 2 / Chapter 3 "Toxic Tort"

We continue the chapter on Claims, as Alberton spill victims recount their experiences with Montana Rail Link claims agents. We also look at the case to be made for exposure to chlorine and other chemicals in the Alberton spill.

Part 6 Chapter 4 "The Literature" / Chapter 5 "MCS"

We consider what was known about exposure to chlorine gases at the time of the Alberton spill, and understood about multiple chemical sensitivity.

Part 6 Chapter 6 "Doctors and Patients"

We examine the relationship between Alberton chemical spill victims and the doctors who treated them--or served as witnesses against them in litigation.
Pictured: Dr. Fredrick Mote of Superior, Montana

Part 6 Chapter 7 "Sensitive Conclusions"

We examine how health officials and health agencies approached issues around chemical sensitivity, and how their conclusions impacted spill victims.
Pictured: Ellen Leahy, director of the Missoula City-County Health Department