A former graduate student is suing Michigan State for $100 million, claiming she developed thyroid cancer from her research at the university.

Linglong Wei says she was never given training or proper protective equipment for her work.

A former graduate student is suing Michigan State University for $100 million, claiming she developed thyroid cancer after her research included prolonged exposure to pesticides and herbicides.

Linglong Wei, an international student from China, worked as a student research assistant at MSU from 2008-11 while earning a master's degree, according to her lawsuit. Last year, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer requiring treatment, including surgery.

The suit claims the school failed to provide proper protective equipment and training to Wei.

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