Hussein Julood, a father from Iraq, has filed a lawsuit against BP, alleging that pollution from the company’s oil field operations caused his son’s leukemia. The lawsuit, which is believed to be the first of its kind, seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and moral damages. An investigation two years ago found high levels of cancer-causing pollutants in Julood’s village, which is located near the BP-run Rumaila oil field. BP has stated that it is aware of the concerns and supports efforts to reduce flaring practices.