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Federal Investigation Report Blasts Houston Company’s Unsafe Practices Leading to January 2020 Explosion
In the early morning of January 23, 2020, an explosion occurred at the Watson Grinding and Manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The explosion was immense. Hundreds of homes were damaged, and many residents of the local community were injured; those who were unfortunate enough to…
An Overview of Laws Affecting Pipeline Operators in Texas
In the State of Texas, intrastate pipeline operators are governed by many different laws and regulations, including those promulgated by the Texas Railroad Commission (“RRC”). For example, to operate in Texas, a pipeline operator is required to submit a T-4 Permit to Operate, which is…
Texas Construction Workers Exposed to High Mortality Rate
For years, Texas has led the nation in occupational deaths, with the top percentage typically arising from construction. Despite apparent efforts to combat the inherent risk in construction and other industrious trades, employers have touted that new employees receive mandatory OSHA training in the hopes…
The Collateral Source Rule & the Concept Of “Double Recovery”
Under Texas law, a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is limited, inter alia, by the notion that one may not recover twice for the same injury; or, as it is said in practice: no double recovery. Nevertheless, Texas holds—as do a majority of states—that…
Southwest Houston Residents Wary of Centerpoint Facility Given Safety Concerns
In December 2022, a community protest formed in the Southwest Houston neighborhood of Southwest Crossing; in response to Centerpoint Energy’s new propane facility that was recently constructed on the neighborhood’s fringe. Centerpoint, the Houston-based energy giant, reportedly began building propane-air peak-shaving facilities throughout Houston since…
U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks to Expand Consumer Protections from Air Carriers Doing Business in the U.S.
In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed an expansion of consumer protections from domestic and foreign air carriers, which would codify a well-settled interpretation of the law that is an unfair business practice for 1) an air carrier, or a ticket agent…
The Basics of the Longshore Act & Available Remedies for Injured Maritime Workers
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA” or the “Longshore Act”) is a federal workers’ compensation scheme designed to provide coverage to maritime employees who are injured or killed in an incident “occurring upon the navigable waters of the United States (including any adjoining…
Can You Sue Your Natural Gas Provider in Texas After a Home Explosion or Fire Caused by a Natural Gas Leak?
In Texas, there are generally few circumstances in which an aggrieved homeowner may sue their natural gas provider for ordinary negligence for a home explosion or fire caused by a natural gas leak. For each natural gas provider in the State, the circumstances are limited…
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