March 13, 2025 A record $725 million benzene-exposure verdict earned by Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel attorneys was the focus of a recent...
Category: 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
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
September 17, 2024 A Philadelphia judge has upheld a record-breaking benzene exposure verdict earned by Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Patrick Wigle...

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...

$725M Benzene Verdict Against Exxon Earns National Media Attention
June 6, 2024 Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel partners Patrick Wigle and Rajeev Mittal and Locks Law Firm partner Andrew DuMont were named...

Outdated OSHA rules fail to shield tech workers from toxic exposure
May 16, 2024 Workers in manufacturing facilities across the tech sector are at increasing risk from exposure to hazardous chemicals thanks to federal...

ExxonMobil Hit with $725M Verdict for Failure to Warn About Cancer-Causing Benzene in Gasoline
May 10, 2024 Philly jury finds benzene in gasoline caused former mechanic’s leukemia diagnosis PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury has returned a $725.5...