Benzene Suit Filed in Madison County against More Than 10 Major U.S. Corporations

By Jennifer Griffith

Published on March 07, 2007

Baglin died on Sept. 30, 2005.

Walker is seeking in excess of $250,000 in compensatory, exemplary, and punitive damages.

Among the defendants in the suit are Atlantic Richfield Co., BP Amoco Chemical Co., Radiator Specialty Co., Shell Chemical Co., Shell Oil Co., Sherwin-Williams Co., Testor Corp., Turtle Wax Inc., Union Oil Co. of California, US Steel Corp., and U.S. Paint.

According to the suit, from 1953 to 1990 Baglin was exposed to and inhaled benzene or benzene-containing products produced, sold, or distributed by the defendants while he was employed as an iron worker and welder. Walker claims the defendants failed to exercise ordinary care and caution for Baglin’s welfare.

Since 2005, at least 15 cases involving benzene exposure claims have been filed in Madison County.

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