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Sep. 2, 2010

Robert C. Longstreth

Early in his career, San Diego County Judge Robert C. Longstreth worked on a case involving the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam and helped investigate the Iran-Contra affair. He says he likes cases involving 'real world' issues.

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San Diego County (San Diego) Superior Court

By Pat Broderick

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO - Robert C. Longstreth received a trial by fire early in his legal career when he was plunged into a high-profile Agent Orange case.

Vietnam veterans and their families brought a class action against chemical manufacturing companies for injuries they claimed resulted from exposure to the herbicide, used to kill vegetation that provided cover to enemy soldiers. The companies in turn looked to the gover... (continued)

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