Case Summary: Oil Companies Prevail When Plaintiff’s Expert is Barred from Testifying The plaintiff’s husband was a former gas station attendant and mechanic who had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (“AML”) in June 2013. The mechanic passed away five […]
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Gas Station Attendants/Mechanics and Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Posted on November 4th, 2020 by Andrew Hughes
Brake Cleaners, Mechanics and Leukemia
Posted on November 3rd, 2020 by Andrew Hughes
Brake cleaners have been used by professional mechanics and weekend warriors for years. People who regularly used these products in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s are at an increased risk of developing blood and bone cancers such as acute myelogenous […]
Does WD-40 Cause Leukemia?
Posted on October 29th, 2020 by Andrew Hughes
WD-40 is a very popular aerosol lubricant and penetrating oil that is used by auto and airline mechanics, plumbers, and other tradespeople to loosen rusted bolts, penetrate stuck plumbing joints and lubricate parts. Unfortunately, the workers using WD-40 day in, […]
Workplace Gasoline Exposures and Leukemia
Posted on October 22nd, 2020 by Andrew Hughes
Fuel tanker drivers and gas station attendants are at an increased risk of developing acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) because benzene made up as much as 5% of the total volume of gasoline. While many people appreciate […]
Gasoline Tanker Driver Diagnosed with MDS
Posted on October 15th, 2020 by Andrew Hughes
When gasoline tanker driver Elwyn Webb was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), little did he know that he’d start a costly fight between the defendants responsible for his tragic diagnosis. Mr. Webb died in 2016, just three months after his […]
