Shell Backs Motion to Reconsider, Maintains that Benzene Survival Action is Untimely

NEW ORLEANS -- Shell defendants involved in a benzene case have backed their motion to reconsider a recent ruling that dismissed some claims, but allowed others pending against the defendant's executive officers to proceed. Frank v. Shell Oil Co., No. 11-871 (E.D. La.).

On Dec. 12, the defendants filed a reply brief with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, arguing that the plaintiffs misstate the law when opposing the motion for reconsideration.

Lois Frank brought the claims on behalf of her deceased husband, Welman Frank, who was allegedly exposed to benzene while working as a contract …