Intel sued over microwave radiation leak

A CONSULTANT WHO worked for Applied Materials as a technical engineer consultant is suing Intel for allegedly exposing him to high levels of microwave radiation.

Mark Scheer worked at Intel's Hillsboro fab and was checking an HDP machine when he claimed that he was exposed to the radiation leaking from another processing chamber, leading to serious injuries.

He alleges that Intel failed to maintain the HDP machine, didn't conect its water port to the chamber applicator body which left a gap through which the radiation leaked, and failed to adequately test for microwave leaks before bringing the HDP machine online.

The incident, which happened in 2005, resulted in him suffering injuries to the head and brain, loss of vision, and cataracts in both eyes. He wants a jury to award him damages for past and future medical expenses, damages for loss of income, and damages for the disabilities. µ