Former Boeing Employee Dismisses 2 Defendants from Benzene Suit

SEATTLE -- A former Boeing employee has voluntarily dismissed two defendants from his benzene lawsuit with prejudice. Smith v. 3M Co., et al., No. 06-2-10994-5 KNT (Wash. Super. Ct., King Cty.).

In a March 16 order, Judge Mary Yu of the Washington Superior Court for King County granted a stipulation made by LaVern Smith dismissed the claims as asserted against PRC-DeSoto International Inc. with prejudice. Still pending is a March 15 motion made by Smith to dismiss Crown Metro Specialty Products Inc., with prejudice as well.

Smith asserted the complaint on behalf of her husband, James Smith, who she claims …