Nebraska Parties in AML Case Reach Complete Settlement

OMAHA, Neb. -- Parties in a Nebraska benzene case that linked benzene-containing products to the development of acute myelogenous leukemia have reached a complete settlement, according to recent court filings. Vondra, et al. v. Barton Solvents Inc., et al., No. 07-85 (D. Neb.).

On June 9, Judge Thomas D. Thalken of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska filed an order noting the joint stipulation for dismissal.

Caryl Vondra filed the underlying claims. She contends that her husband, Melvin, developed acute myelogenous leukemia as a result of exposure to benzene-containing products during a 30-year career at Goodyear Tire …