Benzene Parties Dispute Need for Joint Discovery

LOS ANGELES -- Plaintiffs in a benzene action have filed a brief in support of their motion for joint discovery, calling the position taken by Fleetwood Enterprises in an opposition 'glib.' Marsolais, et al. v. Does 1 through 1,000 inclusive, No. BC332581 (Calif. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty.).

In an April 5 reply filed in the California Superior Court for Los Angeles County, the plaintiffs contend that denying the motion for joint discovery would violate the Discovery Act and 'bury the plaintiffs in paper.'

The plaintiffs brought the wrongful death action on behalf of John Marsolais, who they say died …