Jurors Find for Shell Oil at Conclusion of Benzene Trial

LOS ANGELES -- Jurors have reached a defense verdict at the conclusion of a benzene trial, finding for Shell Oil in an acute myeloid leukemia case brought by the family of a former chemical company employee, HarrisMartin Publishing is reporting. Head, et al. v. Chevron Corp., et al., No. BC358265; Hammond v. Chevron Corp., et al., No. BC366771 (Calif. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty.).

The California Superior Court for Los Angeles County jury reached the verdict Feb. 10, completing a three-week trial during which Shell Oil was the lone remaining defendant. Judge Stephen J. Czuleger of Department 3 presided over …