Safety-Kleen Moves to Dismiss Chapter 93A Violation Claim from Benzene Suit

BOSTON –– Safety-Kleen has moved to dismiss a violation of Chapter 93A claim in a Massachusetts benzene suit, arguing that the plaintiffs did not comply with the chapter’s requirement that a pre-suit demand letter be sent to the defendant.

In the Nov. 10 motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Safety-Kleen contended that the plaintiff “robbed” the defendant of the opportunity that Chapter 93A provides to defendants –– “a chance to evaluate settlement options prior to litigation.”

Ralph Girardi alleged that he worked as an automotive mechanic and hobbyist performing various types of mechanical work …