Pluck v. BP Oil Pipeline Co.

ELR Citation: 41 ELR 20184
No(s). 09-4572 (6th Cir. May 12, 2011)

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a lower court decision excluding expert witness testimony in homeowners' toxic tort case against an oil company for benzene exposure. The homeowners alleged claims of strict liability for hazardous activity, negligence, and loss of consortium. To support their claims,...