Can I sue a pest company if they do not provide laundry services to their employees since work uniforms that exposed to regulated chemicals?
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Can I sue a pest company if they do not provide laundry services to their employees since work uniforms that exposed to regulated chemicals?
My roommate works in pest control with regulated chemicals but does his work clothes laundry here in the shared apartment units. However, I know other companies pay to have their uniforms done by a professional cleaning service. Is it illegal for his company to not provide laundry service and as such responsible for exposing me and others to these chemicals?
Asked on August 24, 2017 under Business Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not illegal for them to not provide a laundry service: there is no legal requirement or obligation for them to do so. Therefore, there is no possible lawsuit against them, since you cannot sue unless someone violated a duty or obligation they have. Furthermore, even there had been an obligation, you can only sue for proven injuries or harm, not for mere "exposure" which has not hurt you.
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