Benzene in the water...
We focus on blood cancers caused by benzene. These cases are primarily related to industrial exposure. That is, our clients usually work directly with the benzene or other organic solvents or petroleum.
There is a another type of benzene case and that relates to drinking water. Around the country there are cases where homeowners and water districts have sued various companies because those companies have contaminated the drinking water. These class actions ask for:
- the cost of repairing those water systems, or
- for damages because the benzene caused a blood disease such as MDS or Aplastic Anemia
One thing that makes these cases hard is proving the level of exposure to benzene.
I started thinking about this today, because I ran across this article. Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Oh... what is one of the worst sources of contamination that I have heard of...leaking underground fuel tanks.
