Employers v Dole Food Company, Inc.
Motion Filed Against Dole Food and Dow Chemical, Damages Could Exceed $150,000,000
HendlerLaw and The Lanier Law Firm have filed a motion to certify an international class action in a Texas court against Dole Food Company, Inc., The Dow Chemical Company and others for DBCP related injuries to Banana plantation workers from various countries. The class certification hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2009.
On November 2nd, HendlerLaw and The Lanier Law Firm will ask a Texas Court to certify an international class action against Dole Food Company, Inc., The Dow Chemical Company and others for DBCP related injuries to Banana plantation workers from various countries.
The Class Action Complaint alleges exposure to DBCP while working on Dole and Chiquita Banana plantations caused sterility, renal damage, cancer and other health problems and contends Dole senior management expressly directed farm managers to disregard safe use guidelines.
For more information or to review key documents related to the litigation, visit www.hendlerlaw.com and click on the link for DBCP, or contact:
Scott Hendler
Telephone 512.658.1938
www.hendlerlaw.com
