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Ohio Mom Alleges Radiation Led to Daughter's Death, Sues Revived Nuclear Plant
The lawsuit alleges radiation from the uranium plant caused elevated cancer rates and health issues among local youth, including the death of 19-year-old Cheyenne Dunham.
- In Piketon, Ohio, Julia Dunham sued Centrus Energy in a wrongful-death case alleging radiation from the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant caused her daughter Cheyenne Dunham's death 10 years ago.
- Citing local studies, the complaint says the Dunham family lived near the plant where Cheyenne played in creeks and ate local food, while studies found elevated radiation and cancer rates three times higher for under-25s.
- Medical records in the complaint show Cheyenne Dunham developed serious health problems by 16, was diagnosed with GATA Deficiency, underwent two bone marrow transplants, and became very sick after the second.
- The lawsuit asks a jury for damages as Julia Dunham seeks compensation while Centrus Energy renovates the Piketon site, plans uranium enrichment work by 2029, and announced 300 new jobs.
- The suit builds on earlier litigation in the community as Julia Dunham joined a 2019 lawsuit with four other parents, and the complaint notes Zhan's Corner Middle School closed after uranium detection.
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The Independent (US)Ohio mom claims daughter died of radiation exposure from nuclear plant: lawsuit
The nuclear plant had closed in 2001, but the company currently in charge of the plant has plans to create new jobs there, according to a report
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Pike County mom sues revived nuclear plant, alleging radiation led to daughter’s death
by: Katie Millard, Dec 29, 2025, https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/pike-county/pike-county-mom-sues-revived-nuclear-plant-alleging-radiation-led-to-daughters-death/ Julia Dunham is suing Centrus Energy in a wrongful death case after her daughter, Cheyenne Dunham, died in 2015. Julia sued Centrus Energy Corp within two months of becoming the administrator of Cheyenne’s estate in October, alleging radiation from a nearby nuclear plant, now ma…
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