Benzene Plaintiff Seeks Sanctions Against Chevron, Cites Discovery Delays

NEW ORLEANS - A former tank cleaner who alleges that his exposure to benzene caused terminal multiple myeloma moved for sanctions Jan. 30 in Louisiana federal court, saying Chevron U.S.A. Inc.'s refusal to turn over material safety data sheets (MSDS) and other materials have made it impossible to conduct meaningful depositions of corporate representatives (Bryan Morin, et al. v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc., et al., No. 2:11-cv-45, E.D. La.). Full story on lexis.com