One Man's Struggle for Black Lung Justice

By staff reporter Liu Jingjing

( Magazine) If not for a risky biopsy that confirmed his black lung disease -- nearly two years after an initial diagnosis that was nearly forgotten -- 28-year-old Zhang Haichao might still be struggling to justify his health compensation claim.

But Zhang pushed for proper medical attention and his legal rights as a victim of an occupational disease, eventually winning not only the compensation he deserved but a victory over a local health system that neglected sick workers.