Safety-Kleen Files Offer of Proof Regarding Federal Jurisdiction

PHILADELPHIA -- Safety-Kleen Systems has filed an offer of proof regarding federal jurisdiction in a benzene case, saying that all of the non-diverse parties have been dismissed. Ellett, et al. v. Radiator Specialty Co., et al., No. 05-2060 (E.D. Pa.).

The March 8 filing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stipulates that in offering proof regarding federal jurisdiction, the right to transfer venue is not waived.

The plaintiffs have asserted claims on behalf of Michael Allen Ellett, who they claim died as a result of AML caused by exposure to benzene that occurred while …