Benzene Lawsuits
Last Updated: February 2009 • 5 Comments
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Exposure to benzene, an industrial chemical, has been linked to the development of several forms of cancer and leukemia as well as other life-threatening health issues. Although problems with benzene have been known for years, workers in many industries have been exposed to hazardous solvents and chemicals without being warned about the dangers.
STATUS OF BENZENE EXPOSURE LAWSUITS: For individuals diagnosed with leukemia or other blood related disease which may have been caused by exposure, benzene lawyers can investigate whether financial compensation may be available.
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OVERVIEW: Benzene is a known carcinogen which is used as an industrial solvent and during the production of drugs, plastics, synthetic rubber and dyes. It has also been widely used as an additive in gasoline, though in recent years limits have been placed on the benzene content in gasoline due to the negative health effects it can cause.
Benzene exposure has been associated with the development of several fatal forms of cancer, leukemia and other conditions such as:
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Thrombocytopenic Purpura
BENZENE EXPOSURE LAWSUITS: Benzene manufacturers, suppliers, refineries and others who provided the solvent and chemical without proper warnings about the dangers and precautions to guard against benzene exposure, may be held liable to individuals diagnosed with cancer or leukemia through a benzene lawsuit.
Workers exposed to high levels of benzene could face the greatest risk, but any work place exposure to benezene could lead to health problems. In many cases, those who pursue benzene lawsuits have spent time working in the following industries:
- Benzene Production
- Rubber Tire Manufacturing and Storage
- Transportation of Benzene or Petroleum with Bensene
- Laboratory Technicians
- Auto Body Shops and Automobile Mechanics
- Chemical Plant Workers
- Steel Workers
- Printers
- Rubber Workers
- Shoe Makers
- Gasoline Refinery Workers
- Gas Truck Drivers
- Pipe Fitters
- Gas Station Employees
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[...] and chemicals at an Amoco refinery. Charles Stewart and his wife, Bessie Mae Stewart, filed a benzene exposure lawsuit against BP, Chevron, Shell, Texaco, ConocoPhillips and Marathon for manufacturing, utilizing and [...]
Comment by Carlis on 18 February 2009:
Wife developed leukemia after her 02 kia sportage developed a fuel leak due to a hardend rubber hose and a poor clamp that would leak during cold weather, dealer couldn’t find the leak, I finally found it myself. Also arctic cat atv’s have a bowl vent hose that vents behind the steering wheel in front of the rider, needs to be spliced with a longer hose and run to breather
Pingback by Benzene Exposure Levels at BP Plant Lead to $180 Million Settlement : AboutLawsuits.com on 23 February 2009:
[...] government pollution lawsuit over benzene emissions at a refinery in Texas City, Texas, has resulted in a settlement where BP Products North America, [...]
Pingback by Illinois Benzene Lawsuit Filed by Man Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma : AboutLawsuits.com on 2 March 2009:
[...] Lymphoma after working as a laborer at multiple factories over a period of 44 years filed a benzene lawsuit in Illinois state court on February 18, [...]
Pingback by Texas Oil Refinery Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure to Benzene and Other Chemicals - AboutLawsuits.com on 20 April 2009:
[...] worked at or lived near an oil refinery owned by BP America in Texas City, alleging that they were exposed to benzene and other harmful chemicals that were released into the air in April [...]