Chevron ordered to pay $63 million for concealing toxic chemical pit that caused man's cancer

Chevron hid the existence of a sump pit containing the carcinogen benzene on land a man purchased and built a house on in 1985.
The man developed a rare blood cancer nearly 30 years later that can be caused by benzene exposure.
A jury found Chevron liable and awarded $63 million in damages to the man, whose cancer is now in remission but requires ongoing chemotherapy.
Chevron plans to appeal the judgment, claiming no responsibility for the toxic waste its subsidiary left on the land.
The verdict highlights the lasting impacts of industrial pollution and companies' responsibilities in disclosing environmental hazards.