ConocoPhillips Says Texas Couple Fails to State a Claim, Moves to Dismiss

BEAUMONT, Texas - ConocoPhillips Co. said a Texas couple fails to state a claim against them in their lawsuit against the company for an alleged injury caused by benzene exposure. Koger, et al. v. Ashburn Industries Inc., et al. No. 1:05-cv-839 (E.D. Texas).

In their Jan. 11 motion to dismiss, ConocoPhillips said Larry and Kim Koger failed to state a claim against the company because they do not allege any act or omission on the part of ConocoPhillips.

'Defendant denies that Plaintiff's alleged injuries were caused by any toxic solvents or chemicals distributed, marketed by, manufactured by, and/or used on …