Locks Law Firm: Philadelphia Court adds over $90M in delay damages to $725M jury verdict
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Philadelphia jury's $725.5 Million verdict against ExxonMobil in a
benzene case has been upheld by the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The Court
denied all of ExxonMobil's post-trial motions and added over
$90 million in delay damages, to
bring the total award to just under $816
Million. The verdict, which was obtained by Andrew DuPont of Locks Law Firm and Patrick Wigle and Rajeev
Mittal of Waters Krause Paul & Siegel on behalf of
Paul Gill and his wife Diane Gill, is a major victory for the
plaintiffs and a significant setback for ExxonMobil.
The case stemmed from Mr. Gill's exposure to benzene contained
in Mobil Oil gasoline when he worked as a mechanic and gasoline
station attendant between 1974 and 1979. As a result of this
exposure, he developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Over a 7-day trial
this past spring, the jury heard evidence of Mr. Gill's exposures
to benzene from gasoline, Mobil Oil's failure to warn him and the
significant harm that he and his wife Diane
Gill sustained as the result of his developing both Acute
Myeloid Leukemia and Colon Cancer that metastasized to his
liver.
ExxonMobil filed several motions following the verdict which
sought to overturn or reduce the jury's verdict. In addition to
denying the motions, the Court also ordered ExxonMobil to pay over
$90 million in delay damages,
bringing the total award to just under $816
million.
"The denial of the post-trial motions reinforces the jury's
determination that ExxonMobil must be held responsible for causing
Mr. Gill's injuries," said Andrew
DuPont, a partner with Locks Law Firm. "It's important that
we continue to fight to bring to light the cancer hazard of
exposure to benzene in gasoline. Mr. and Mrs. Gill thank the Court
for its careful review of ExxonMobil's assignments of error against
the backdrop of the trial evidence and the jury's verdict. They
hope that ExxonMobil and all companies that incorporate benzene
into their products will take appropriate steps to prevent benzene
exposure and prevent people like Mr. Gill from developing cancer
and suffering the terrible effects of that disease."
The Gills' victory is a major step forward in the fight for
justice for those who have been harmed by exposure to benzene. It
is a reminder that our justice system is a powerful tool for
protecting the rights of individuals.
The case is Paul Gill and Diane Gill v.
ExxonMobil et al., Case ID 200501803,
in Pennsylvania's First Judicial District.
Locks Law Firm's benzene team consistently obtains great
results in benzene cases. DuPont, the leader of this team, has over
20 years of experience litigating benzene cases, making him one of
the preeminent lawyers on the subject matter, with over 50
settlements. Mr. and Mrs. Gills' verdict was the largest ever in a
benzene case.
About Locks Law Firm
With offices in Philadelphia, New
York City and Cherry Hill, New
Jersey, Locks Law Firm is known for protecting the rights of
consumers throughout the country, as well as individuals and
families who have suffered injuries or death as a result of the
recklessness or negligence of another party including cases
involving benzene, dangerous pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals and
asbestos. Attorneys at the Locks Law Firm practice with the highest
level of professional integrity and have extensive courtroom
experience. For additional information, visit
www.lockslaw.com or call 215-893-0100.
Janet Lewis
jlewis@lockslaw.com
215.893.3400
Cell: 267.994.5322
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