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Jose Adolfo Tellez et al v. Dole Food Company Inc et al - Trial

Overview

Case Name:
Jose Adolfo Tellez et al v. Dole Food Company Inc et al - Trial
Case Number:
BC312852 
Start Date:
July 19, 2007
End Date:
November 5, 2007
Description:
25 plaintiffs incurred personal injuries, including reproductive injuries. The plaintiffs claim exposure from working on banana plantations (in Nicaragua) from dermal contact with 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane ("DBCP"), inhalation of vapors, and from drinking water allegedly contaminated with DBCP.
Result:
Jury found for 6 of the 12 plaintiffs

Parties

  • Plaintiff - Jose Adolfo Tellez
  • Defense - Dole Fresh Fruit Company
  • Defense - Dow Chemical Co

Location & Judge

Judge:
Victoria Chaney
Courthouse:
Central Civil West Courthouse
600 South Commonwealth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90005
www.lasuperiorcourt.org
Jurisdiction:
State Trial Court
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles