Category: Benzene

What Is Benzene? A Workplace Chemical That Causes Cancer

What Is Benzene? A Workplace Chemical That Causes Cancer

February 17, 2026 In the world of workplace hazards, few substances pose as significant a threat as benzene, a chemical notorious for its...

WHO Reports Cancer Risk from Gasoline and Benzene Exposure

WHO Reports Cancer Risk from Gasoline and Benzene Exposure

December 16, 2025 Exposure to automobile gasoline can cause cancer — a conclusion that could pave the way for much needed accountability from...

$725M Exxon Benzene-Exposure Verdict Named Among Nation’s Largest

$725M Exxon Benzene-Exposure Verdict Named Among Nation’s Largest

June 12, 2025 A record-setting $725.5 million jury verdict against ExxonMobil has earned national recognition as one of the largest jury awards in...

Record WKPS Benzene Verdict Featured on NPR’s Marketplace

Record WKPS Benzene Verdict Featured on NPR’s Marketplace

March 13, 2025 A record $725 million benzene-exposure verdict earned by Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel attorneys was the focus of a recent...

U.S. Workers, Families Face Cancer, Birth Defect Risks from Benzene

U.S. Workers, Families Face Cancer, Birth Defect Risks from Benzene

February 6, 2025 Many manufacturing processes require toxic chemicals. Workers in those industries are entitled to accurate information about the risks associated, proper...

Chemical fallout from 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment reaches 16 states

Chemical fallout from 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment reaches 16 states

January 22, 2025 Toxic chemicals released during a fire following a train derailment in Ohio have been carried across 16 states, endangering the...

Philly judge upholds, increases record WKPS benzene verdict

Philly judge upholds, increases record WKPS benzene verdict

September 17, 2024 A Philadelphia judge has upheld a record-breaking benzene exposure verdict earned by Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Patrick Wigle...

Toxic Chemicals Discovered in Popular Juices, Plant-Based Milk Products

Toxic Chemicals Discovered in Popular Juices, Plant-Based Milk Products

August 7, 2024 Choosing healthy drinks is getting harder. For years, Americans focused on moving away from sodas and fatty dairy milks. In...

Indoor Air Pollution: Unseen Toxins in the Air Place Workers at Risk

Indoor Air Pollution: Unseen Toxins in the Air Place Workers at Risk

July 17, 2024 In a world where air pollution has long been associated with outdoor environments, researchers say that indoor toxins in the...