S.C. Benzene Plaintiffs Oppose Motion to Compel Discovery Responses as Untimely

COLUMBIA, S.C. –– Benzene plaintiffs in a South Carolina case have opposed a recent motion to compel, arguing that the defense attempts to obtain more information from the plaintiffs were untimely.

In an opposition brief filed May 13, the plaintiffs ask that the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina deny Winzer Corp.’s motion on grounds that it was filed more than 21 days after the plaintiffs produced their discovery responses.

The underlying claims were brought on behalf of Philip Boykin, who worked as a motorcycle mechanic and technician for nearly 30 years. During this time, …