La. Court Sets June 2014 Trial for Benzene Claims Alleging Exposure to Gasoline Products

NEW ORLEANS –– A Louisiana federal court that recently allowed benzene wrongful death and product liability claims to proceed has issued an order scheduling a June 2014 trial in the matter.

A Sept. 25 pretrial order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana added that all motions in limine were due by May 8.

Elise Leslie brought the claims individually and on behalf of her father, Bruce W. Leslie, who was allegedly exposed to benzene-containing products while pumping gas and performing various maintenance and cleaning services at Automotive Service in New Orleans for nearly …