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Benzene Lawsuits
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. [...]
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New Jersey Environmental Tort Lawsuit Filed By Pompton Lakes Residents
Hundreds of residents of a New Jersey town have filed a toxic tort lawsuit against E.I. DuPont and Royle Systems Group for allegedly releasing dangerous contaminants into the community around Pompton Lakes and refusing to clean up the mess.
Toxic Fumes Lawsuit Results in $100M Verdict Against BP
A federal jury has awarded more than $100 million to 10 workers who were exposed to toxic fumes at the BP Texas City, Texas oil refinery, mostly involving punitive damages after evidence was submitted about the company’s history of problems at the refinery.
Texas Oil Refinery Safety Problems Result in $87M Fine for BP
Federal regulators are fining British Petroleum (BP) $87.4 million for ongoing safety problems at a Texas refinery that have already cost more than a dozen lives.
Exxon Gas Spill Lawsuit Verdict of $150M Will Stand in Maryland
A $150 million jury verdict against Exxon Mobil Corp. was upheld last week by a Baltimore County Circuit Court judge, who determined that the damages awarded to residents of a Maryland community for property value losses and other damages caused by a 2006 gas spill, were high, but not excessive enough to toss the verdict. [...]
Environmental Tort Lawsuit Settled by Ford Over Toxic Waste Dump in NJ
Residents of a New Jersey town and Ford Motor Co. have reached a settlement in an environmental tort lawsuit filed over a toxic waste dump, which residents claim has caused many to suffer cancer and skin problems.
DuPont Toxic Tort Lawsuit Results in Plaintiff’s Verdict Over Chemical Spill
A Kentucky jury awarded $1.25 million in damages to six plaintiffs earlier this month, in what is the first stage of a large chemical spill lawsuit against DuPont that could result in the largest environmental tort award in Kentucky history.
Benzene Problems at Indiana BP Refinery Lead to Call for Investigation
Congressmen from around the Great Lakes are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate problems at a British Petroleum (BP) oil refinery in Indiana, where illegal amounts of benzene, a known carcinogen, were allegedly released.
Missouri Toxic Tort Lawsuits Filed Over Contamination Near Cameron
Two new toxic tort lawsuits were filed Friday over the spread of potentially cancer-causing sludge on farmland around Cameron, Missouri, a small town which has seen an unusually high number of brain tumors develop among residents in recent years.
Texas Oil Refinery Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure to Benzene and Other Chemicals
A toxic tort lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 143 people who 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 2007.
Benzene Exposure Levels at BP Plant Lead to $180 Million Settlement
A government pollution lawsuit over benzene emissions at a refinery in Texas City, Texas, has resulted in a settlement where BP Products North America, Inc. will pay nearly $180 million in fines and improvements for their pollution control.
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