Benzene Plaintiffs, Makita Reach Confidential Settlement; Nov. Trial Scheduled Against Safety-Kleen

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –– Plaintiffs with benzene claims pending in a Puerto Rican federal court have reached a confidential settlement agreement with one of the two remaining defendants Makita U.S.A. Inc., sources confirmed to HarrisMartin.

The plaintiffs moved the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to voluntarily dismiss the claims against the defendant with prejudice.

Sources told HarrisMartin that a Nov. trial is scheduled to proceed against the lone remaining defendant Safety-Kleen.

The underlying claims involve allegations that Gerardo Campos was exposed to benzene while using Safety-Kleen parts washers for nearly 20 years while employed …