Melvin Dupuis, a Texas man, passed away in October of 2005 from an asbestos-related disease. Now, his family is has filed a lawsuit against Chevron and Texaco laying the blame for Mr. Dupuis’ death squarely on those two corporations. Texaco was Chevron’s predecessor.

The Dupuis family alleges that Melvin was exposed to asbestos fibers when employed as a laborer, insulator helper, machinist helper, stillman and press operator for Texaco.

The complaint alleges that “The Defendants knew for decades that asbestos-containing products could cause the disease of asbestosis and asbestos-related cancers and still allowed their employees, such as Melvin Dupuis, to work with and around asbestos products in the workplace.”

The Dupuis family argues that the companies acted “with malice and/or with gross neglect” when they exposed Mr. Dupuis to asbestos without properly warning or protecting him.

The Dupuis family is seeking punitive and exemplary damages, plus interest, costs and other relief to which they may be entitled.

The case will be heard by Judge Donald Floyd of the 172nd District Court.

Asbestos fibers, if inhaled, lead to painful and severe medical conditions including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, among others. In the case of mesothelioma, a person may be exposure to asbestos, but not become ill until decades later. By the time the disease has been diagnosed, the victim may only have months to live.

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