https://www.law.com/2024/08/23/exxonmobil-claims-jurors-online-posts-show-bias-behind-725m-benzene-verdict/
Exxon Mobil corporate sign outside of their headquarters in the Asia-Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Credit: Harry Green/Adobe Stock
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The company asserted in a Wednesday motion that one of the jurors behind the verdict later posted comments online suggesting the jury’s decision was motivated by issues beyond what was presented at trial.
August 23, 2024 at 01:38 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Exxon Mobil claims it discovered online posts from a juror that suggest a $725.5 million benzene verdict was motivated by bias.
- The company argued the alleged posts further its case for a new trial.
- An attorney for the plaintiffs contended that nothing in the motion credibly suggests problems in the jury’s deliberation process.
Exxon Mobil claims it uncovered new evidence that a $725.5 million benzene verdict against the company was fueled by bias.
The company asserted in a Wednesday motion that one of the jurors behind the verdict later posted comments online suggesting the jury’s decision was motivated by issues beyond what was presented at trial.
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