City of New Orleans Benzene Lawsuit

People who were exposed to the toxic chemical benzene are at risk of developing leukemia and other types of cancer. In recent years, a growing number of benzene lawsuits have been filed in New Orleans.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting benzene induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnose with cancer, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Toxic Chemical Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Benzene Lawsuit in New Orleans, Louisiana

In April 2011, a benzene cancer lawsuit was filed in New Orleans, Louisiana by a Mississippi police officer with multiple myeloma named Donald Moore, Sr. (Case No. 2:11-cv-00747). According to the lawsuit:

“The development of multiple myeloma as a result of chronic benzene exposure has been well documented, and death resulting from multiple myeloma has been associated with benzene exposure,” states the lawsuit.”

Mr. Moore blames his cancer on exposure to benzene in many products, but especially Liquid Wrench degreaser that he used to clean guns and work on bikes, cars, and motor-bikes. He was exposed to benzene in paint, thinner, solvents, cleaners, and other products, including:

• Esso Rust-Ban
• Varsol
• Esso Handy Oil
• Liquid Wrench
• Mobil Penetrating Oil
• Mobil Handy Oil
• Shell lock Ease
• Shell Vinyl Cleaner
• Shell Solvents
• Shell Lighter Fluid and Spot Remover
• Firestone Rubber Cement
• Firestone Paint Thinner
• Firestone Rubber Repair Kit
• Gulf Engine Degreaser
• Gulf Lock Ease
• Texaco Carburetor Cleaner

Benzene and Cancer

Benzene is a cancer-causing (carcinogenic) toxic chemical that is found in a wide range of products. It evaporates quickly in the air and smells sweet, but breathing benzene is extremely dangerous. Benzene accumulates in the bones, and over time, it can cause the bone marrow to produce abnormal blood cells, resulting in cancer.

Cancers Linked to Benzene

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
• Multiple Myeloma
• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Aplastic Anemia

City of New Orleans Information

New Orleans, Louisiana is a major and historic American city located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. It is a melting-pot of French, African, Spanish, and Native American heritage. The city of New Orleans is famous for its unique culture, Creole cuisine, live music, Mardi Gras festival, and vibrant nightlife in the French Quarter.

List of New Orleans Neighborhoods

• • Algiers Point
  • Bayou St. John
  • Black Pearl
  • Broadmoor
  • Bywater
  • Carrolton
  • Central Business District (CBD)
  • Dixon
  • English Turn
  • Esplanade Ridge
  • Faubourg Lafayette
  • Faubourg Livaudais
  • Faubourg St. John
  • Faubourt Tremé
  • Fontainebleau
  • French Quarter
  • Freret
  • Garden District
  • Gentilly
  • Gert Town (Zion City)
  • Hollygrove
  • Holy Cross
  • Irish Channel
  • Lafitte
  • Lake Catherine
  • Lakeview
  • Leonidas
  • Lower Garden District
  • Marigny
  • Marlyville
  • Mid-City
  • Milan
  • New Orleans East
  • Ninth Ward
  • Seventh Ward
  • St. Bernard Projects
  • St. Roch
  • St. Thomas
  • Tremé
  • Touro
  • Tulane
  • Uptown
  • Village de L’Est
  • Venetian Isles
  • Warehouse

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Do I have a Benzene Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting benzene induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnose with cancer, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Toxic Chemical Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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