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)
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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