Nonsuit Order in Texas Case Renders Motion for Summary Judgment Moot

ANGLETON, Texas -- A Texas plaintiff has nonsuited what was alleged to be a premises owner of the property on which benzene exposure occurred, sources told HarrisMartin. Lyle, et al. v. Radiatory Specialty Co., et al.,No. 36672 (Texas 239th Jud. Dist. Ct., Brazoria Cty.).

On July 3, the 239th Judicial District Court for Brazoria County signed an order nonsuiting Merichem Chemicals without prejudice, rendering Merichem's June 1 motion for summary judgment moot.

Merichem had claimed in the motion for summary judgment that there was 'no evidence as to one or more essential elements with regard to each of Plaintiffs' claims …