Locks Law Firm: Philadelphia jury finds benzene in gasoline
caused leukemia
PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Andrew DuPont of Locks Law Firm, obtained a
verdict of $725.5M against ExxonMobil
on behalf of Paul Gill and his wife
Diane Gill in a benzene case in the
Philadelphia Court of Common
Pleas.
Paul Gill was exposed to benzene
contained in Mobil Oil gasoline when he worked as a
mechanic and gasoline station attendant between 1974 and 1979. As a
result of his exposure, he developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Over 7 days, the jury heard evidence of Mr. Gill's exposures to
benzene from gasoline, Mobil Oil's failure to warn him, and the
significant harm that he and his wife Diane
Gill sustained as the result of his developing both Acute
Myeloid Leukemia and Colon Cancer that metastasized to his liver.
The jury also heard compelling admissions from an ExxonMobil
representative that the company knew of the hazards of benzene in
gasoline two decades prior to Mr. Gill's exposures yet did not
disclose this information or take action to protect him.
"This verdict not only holds ExxonMobil accountable for Mr.
Gill's injuries, but brings to light the cancer hazard of exposure
to benzene in gasoline," said Andrew
DuPont, partner with Locks Law Firm. "These cases are hard
fought. We appreciate that the jury paid close attention to the
evidence and applied what they heard to the law that they were
instructed on by the Court."
The case is Paul Gill and Diane Gill v.
ExxonMobil et al., Case ID 200501803,
in Pennsylvania's First Judicial District.
Locks Law Firm's benzene team consistently obtains great
results in benzene cases. DuPont, the leader of this team, has over
20 years of experience litigating benzene cases, making him one of
the preeminent lawyers on the subject matter, with over 50
settlements. Last week's verdict was the largest ever in a benzene
case.
In addition to Mr. DuPont, Mr. Gill was represented by Waters
Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Patrick
Wigle and Rajeev Mittal.
About Locks Law Firm
With offices in Philadelphia, New
York City and Cherry Hill, New
Jersey, Locks Law Firm is known for protecting the rights of
consumers throughout the country, as well as individuals and
families who have suffered injuries or death as a result of the
recklessness or negligence of another party including cases
involving benzene, dangerous pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals and
asbestos. Attorneys at the Locks Law Firm practice with the highest
level of professional integrity and have extensive courtroom
experience. For additional information, visit www.lockslaw.com or
call 215-893-0100.
Janet Lewis
jlewis@lockslaw.com
215.893.3400
Cell: 267.994.5322
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