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Ohio Mother Sues Centrus Energy Over Radiation-Linked Death

12/31/2025

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Julia Dunham, an Ohio mother, sues Centrus Energy, alleging radiation exposure from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant contributed to her daughter Cheyenne's 2015 death.
Cheyenne lived near the plant and developed health issues after playing in creeks and eating contaminated food.
Centrus plans to expand the facility, creating jobs, despite studies showing high cancer rates.
Dunham seeks a jury trial for damages, including her daughter's medical expenses and emotional suffering.

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Julia Dunham, an Ohio mother, sues Centrus Energy, alleging radiation exposure from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant contributed to her daughter Cheyenne's 2015 death.
Cheyenne lived near the plant and developed health issues after playing in creeks and eating contaminated food.
Centrus plans to expand the facility, creating jobs, despite studies showing high cancer rates.
Dunham seeks a jury trial for damages, including her daughter's medical expenses and emotional suffering.