In recent years, juries have awarded multi-million dollar verdicts to people who were exposed to the toxic chemical benzene and developed cancers like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Need a Texas Benzene Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with cancer from benzene exposure, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.
Spray Products Recalled for Benzene Contamination
A growing number of recalls have been issued for spray products that tested positive for benzene contamination. Benzene was not added to these products as an ingredient. Instead, benzene is an impurity in the propellant that sprays the product out of the can.
Some of these recalled products include:
- Odor-Eaters Anti-Fungal Foot Spray
- Sunscreen Spray
- Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen
- Deodorant Sprays
- Antiperspirant Sprays
- Dry Shampoo Spray
- And more
$7.5 Million Awarded to Railroad Benzene Exposure Lawsuit
In November 2016, a jury in Illinois awarded $7.5 million to a man who developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2008 after decades of working for two railroad companies. He was exposed to benzene, creosote-soaked railroad ties, and other toxic chemicals because they did not provide protective equipment. Click here to read more.
$8 Million Awarded in Benzene Leukemia Lawsuit
In October 2015, a jury in Texas awarded $8.2 million to Virgil Hood, a former painter who was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He was exposed to benzene in solvents, paints, and paint thinners on the job between 1973 and 1996.
$824K Benzene Exposure Lawsuit Settlements
In March 2016, a jury in Pennsylvania state court awarded $824,000 to Louis DeSorbo, a man who developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) after years of using a printing solvent that contained benzene. He accused U.S. Steel of failing to warn about the risk of blood poisoning.
What is Benzene?
Benzene is a common industrial chemical that is used as a base for solvents, de-greasing agents, cleaning chemicals, lubricants, paint, and as an additive in gasoline. Many people are exposed to benzene by breathing motor vehicle exhaust and fumes from industrial products. It evaporates quickly into the air and is absorbed by the skin. Auto mechanics are often exposed to benzene in repair shops.
What is the problem?
The Clark Firm, LLP is nationally recognized as a class action law firm in Texas, but our lawyers are not filing a benzene class action lawsuit. Instead, we are filing individual lawsuits for people who were exposed to benzene on the job and developed cancer, such as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Aplastic anemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Blood cancers
- Childhood leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Hematologic cancer
- Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
About Class Actions
Class action lawsuits are usually filed by one person on behalf of everyone else who has the same legal claim. If compensation is awarded, everyone in the class action shares the payout.
Why Our Law Firm is Filing Individual Lawsuits as Opposed to a Class Action
For people with severe injuries, class actions can have disadvantages. Members may have to accept a low-ball settlement or massive attorneys’ fees. It is very rare for consumer class actions go to trial.
Our lawyers are filing individual lawsuits instead of a benzene class action so we can focus on helping people with the most serious injuries. We hold manufacturers accountable for failing to warn about severe side effects. If you were injured by benzene, we may be able to help you seek compensation for your medical bills — and more.
Need a Benzene Lawyer in Texas?
Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.
Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”
The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years experience, participation in over 600 jury trials and $260 million in verdicts and/or settlements. Please use the form below to contact our Texas Benzene lawyers for a free lawsuit review.
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