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Benzene, Sunoco & Johnson is a case about a man that used various products manufactured by some of the defendants and later developed myelodysplastic syndrome (“MDS”) and acute myeloid leukemia from alleged benzene exposure. UPDATED: April 7, 2017: Defendant American Overseas Marine Corporation and Defendant General Dynamics Corporation’s Motion to […]

Benzene, MDS, Sunoco & Johnson



Chemical Exposure, Benzene, and Leukemia: A recent study out of Minnesota opined that benzene exposure is one of the few well-established risk factors for AML (acute myeloid leukemia), and recent studies suggest it is also a risk factor for MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes). The study went on to discuss that 30% […]

Chemical Exposure, Benzene, and Leukemia



Benzene, Paint, Timpte, Dupont and Leukemia is a case about a painter/equipment calibrator that worked for Timpte Trailer (trailer manufacturer in Colorado) and alleged that his acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was caused by his exposure to paint products that contained benzene made by DuPont. Benzene, Paint, […]

Benzene, Paint, Timpte, Dupont and Leukemia



Benzene, Ford, Myelodysplastic Syndrome & Brumleve: A case in the United States District Court, S.D. Illinois ruled on a motion to remand. The Benzene, Ford, Myelodysplastic Syndrome & Brumleve case is about a man employed in various locations as an oil burner serviceman, a pipefitter, a maintenance man, and equipment repairman at various locations […]

Benzene, Ford, Myelodysplastic Syndrome & Brumleve



Andrews, U.S. Steel, Benzene & Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A case in the Court of Appeals New Mexico, ruled on an appeal of summary judgment and exclusion of experts. The Andrews, U.S. Steel, Benzene & Acute Myeloid Leukemia case documents what many people may potentially face today that may have worked in or […]

Andrews, U.S. Steel, Benzene & Acute Myeloid Leukemia



Edwards, Safety Kleen, Benzene & Myelodysplastic Syndrome: A case in the United States District Court, S.D. Florida, Miami Division ruled admission of expert testimony. The Edwards, Safety Kleen, Benzene & Myelodysplastic Syndrome case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in or around the petroleum industry, […]

Edwards, Safety Kleen, Benzene & Myelodysplastic Syndrome



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



Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Leukemia is cancer of the blood and bone marrow (the soft material in the center of most bones). Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) occurs when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged and have problems making new blood cells. As a result, it appears that this eventually leaves the person […]

Myelodysplastic Syndrome



Burst, Shell Oil, Benzene & Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: A case in the United States District Court, E.D. Louisiana ruled on a motion for summary judgment. The Burst, Shell Oil, Benzene & Acute Myelogenous Leukemia case documents what many people may face today that may have worked in the petroleum industry and […]

Burst, Shell Oil, Benzene & Acute Myelogenous Leukemia