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Occupational Exposure Litigation

N.Y. Judge Rejects ‘Recalcitrant Worker’ Defense in Finding City Liable for Injury

A New York trial court justice has granted partial summary judgment to a commercial painter injured in a fall, finding the employer liable under the applicable labor law and rejecting the employer’s reliance on testimony that the worker may have refused safety devices

Benzene

Benzene Plaintiffs Reassert Motion to Compel Discovery Responses, Seek Sanctions

Plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania benzene action have reasserted their motion to compel discovery from Valero Refining and Marketing Co. and Pemcor USA Inc., saying the defendants continue to object to relevant discovery requests.

Benzene

Philadelphia Plaintiffs Continue to Oppose Defense Efforts to Apply Florida Law to Claims

Plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania benzene case have filed further opposition to a defendant’s attempts to apply Florida law to the claims, arguing that there is no conflict between Florida and Pennsylvania law.

Benzene

WD-40, Citgo Seek to Dismiss Missouri Benzene Action on Product Identification Grounds

Several defendants named in a benzene lawsuit –– including WD-40 and Citgo Petroleum –– have filed motions to dismiss, saying that the second amended complaint does not meet pleadings standards under Missouri law.