New Lawsuits Assert Claims of Leukemia and Myelofibrosis

Several new benzene lawsuit have been filed in recent months, all claiming that benzene caused various illnesses, including leukemia and myelofibrosis. Haaland, et al. v. EI DuPont De Nemours, et al., No. A-070127-C (Texas 128th Dist. Ct., Orange Cty.); Ruffner v. Safety-Kleen Systems, et al., No. 07-2212 (N.D. Ill.).; Stromberg, et al. v. Ashland Inc., et al., No. 07-332 (M.D. N.C.).

Nora Haaland asserted her claims on behalf of Elias Haaland, who she claims was exposed to benzene while working as a seaman and/or tankerman while employed with Turecamo Maritime and Moran Towing for nearly 50 years. Haaland filed her …