Monthly Archives: October 2015




Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Benzene, Chevron & Laico: A case in the Court of Appeal, Sixth District (california) ruled on a motion for review of the trial court’s denial of CUSA’s motions for nonsuit, judgment notwithstanding the verdict and a partial new trial. The Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Benzene, Chevron & Laico case documents what many people […]

Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Benzene, Chevron & Laico



The Smith, Benjamin Moore, Benzene & Leukemia case is about a pipefitter, insulator, and painter that alleged that his Acute Myeloid Leukemia (“AML”) was caused by exposure to benzene-containing “lubricants, cleaners, paints, paint thinners, paint strippers, solvents and chemicals while employed by Valero Energy Corporation and Texaco. A brief summary of the Smith, […]

Smith, Benjamin Moore, Benzene & Leukemia



Bockrath, Aldrich Chemical, Hughes Aircraft, Multiple Myeloma: A case in the Supreme Court of California, ruled on an appeal related to pleading causation in a complaint. The Bockrath, Aldrich Chemical, Hughes Aircraft, Multiple Myeloma case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the petroleum industry, […]

Bockrath, Aldrich Chemical, Hughes Aircraft, Multiple Myeloma



Milward, Acuity, Benzene & Leukemia: A case in the United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit, ruled on an appeal. The Milward, Acuity, Benzene & Leukemia case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the petroleum industry, petrochemical industry, paint industry, auto industry, tire […]

Milward, Acuity, Benzene & Leukemia



Molina, Shell Oil, Benzene & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: A case in the Court of Appeals California, Second District, Division 8, ruled on an appeal from a jury verdict. The Molina, Shell Oil, Benzene & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the […]

Molina, Shell Oil, Benzene & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma



Brady, Calsol, Safety Kleen, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: A recent case in the Court of Appeals California, Second District, Division 8, ruled on an appeal of summary judgment. The Brady, Calsol, Safety Kleen, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the […]

Brady, Calsol, Safety Kleen, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia



The Harris, CSX, Benzene & Multiple Myeloma is about railroad worker that alleged his multiple myeloma was caused by his exposure to benzene from the diesel exhaust fumes or diesel exhaust during his time on the job a the railroad. Harris, CSX, Benzene & Multiple Myeloma: A case in the […]

Harris, CSX, Benzene & Multiple Myeloma



Benzene, San Francisco & Sierra Club: A recent case in the Court of Appeals of California, First District, Division Two ruled on an administrative appeal. The Benzene, San Francisco & Sierra Club case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the petroleum industry, petrochemical industry, paint […]

Benzene, San Francisco & Sierra Club



Haskins, Kern County, Benzene & Prostate Cancer: A recent case in the Court of Appeals of California, Fifth District, ruled on an appeal to a writ of administrative mandamus. The Haskins, Kern County, Benzene & Prostate Cancer case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or […]

Haskins, Kern County, Benzene & Prostate Cancer