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Litigation Support for a Class Action Law Suit Involving Exposure to Petroleum Hydrocarbons

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30 October 2008 No Comment

The Phylmar Group, Inc.

The Phylmar Group, Inc. was retained by a Fortune 500 energy company in a case involving a class action suit containing 36 plaintiffs. The plaintiffs alleged a variety of symptoms and illnesses were related to chemical exposure emanating from a petroleum refinery. The consultant’s activities included reviewing industrial hygiene data, use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls. Three depositions were given by an the consultant. The case was settled for an amount that was less than 10% of the originally requested sum.

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