HOUSTON — Chevron, GE, Goodyear and several others who produce and sell asbestos-containing materials is facing a suit alleging an oil drilling worker died from his exposure to their products.
Doris Clevenger, spouse, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Bobby Lee Clevenger, Amy Lee White and Steven Clevenger, children filed a complaint May 6 in Harris County District Court against American Clutch & Equipment Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company doing business as CP Chemical Company LLC, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and others.
According to the plaintiffs' complaint, Bobby Lee Clevenger worked at various oil drilling sites in San Angelo and the surrounding areas. They allege that Clevenger was exposed to "asbestos-containing products" that were produced or sold by the defendants and that he "inhaled great quantities of asbestos fibers."
The plaintiffs claim that Clevenger's exposure to the asbestos caused him to suffer from "asbestos-related lung cancer" and related injuries which led to his death on Oct. 31, 2020. The plaintiffs also claim that the defendants failed to "timely and adequately" warn Clevenger of the health hazards of his exposure to asbestos and failed to provide him with proper protective gear.
The plaintiffs seek monetary relief of more than $1 million, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. They are represented by Leydyluz Symphorien-Restrepo and Mark Linder of The Lainer Law Firm PC in Houston.
Harris County District Court case number 2021-27215