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Brent Coon & Associates files first lawsuits following railcar chemical release in Orange County
Over two dozen people were hospitalized, some suffering from respiratory problems and some from anxiety issues. WEST ORANGE, Texas — Brent Coon & Associates law firm filed the first lawsuits following a railcar chemical release at Eagle Railcar Services in Orange County. According to a release, the firm included a “temporary restraining order” that was…
Lawsuits filed after Orange County gas leak incident
Fewer than 24 hours after a major gas leak in Orange County left individuals sheltering in place without air conditioning, stranded some from their homes and sent others to the hospital, the first lawsuits have been filed. On Thursday afternoon, a rail car at the Eagle Rail Site on Foreman Road conducted a controlled flaring…
Judge Awards $72M in Male Sexual Assault Case
On June 24th, Brent Coon & Associates won a $72 million default judgement for their client who was sexually assaulted at a Men’s Health clinic in Texas. The client, referred to by his initials “P. H.”, went to Men’s Health in Houston, Texas to receive treatment for erectile disfunction. That treatment was to consist of…
‘Pennies on the dollar’ – Port Neches residents, local lawyers say TPC plea deal doesn’t add up
By Courtney Pedersen Staff writer TPC Group’s agreement to pay $30 million in penalties for violating the Clean Air Act could limit the money available for residents still caught up in legal limbo as a result of the company’s explosion in Jefferson County in 2019, according to two local attorneys representing local residents. The…
BREAKING: TPC to pay more than $30 million in criminal fines and penalties
Port Neches — The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency have announced the filing of a felony criminal charge and related civil complaint against TPC, with the company pleading guilty to violating the Clean Air Act and agreeing to pay more than $30 million in criminal fines and penalties linked to the devastating…
Brent Coon & Associates Announces International Expansion
Brent Coon & Associates Announces International Expansion Launches Expansive Hispanic Program and New Offices in Mexico City Brent Coon & Associates is excited to announce the expansion of our Houston- based office into full service legal representation to the Hispanic and Latino community and the opening of an office in Mexico City. This segment of…
Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Boeing Finally Settles Lawsuit of Deadly Spanair Crash After 15 Years of Legal Battles Boeing has finally settled for an undisclosed amount in the lawsuit that resulted from the deaths of 154 passengers and crewmembers in Spain over 15 years ago. The case was brought against Boeing as the manufacturer of the ill-…
League City House Explosion – TRO filed against Centerpoint – On-site inspection reveals new information – Press Conference Called
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT League City House Explosion – TRO filed against Centerpoint – On-site inspection reveals new information – Press Conference Called November 30, 2022, 9am CST – Several homeowner residents in La Porte Texas have filed a temporary restraining order and a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Centerpoint Energy of Houston for damages associated with a…
Why is one of the deadliest crashes in aviation history yet to be resolved after 15 years?
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Why is one of the deadliest crashes in aviation history yet to be resolved after 15 years? THE SAGA OF SPANAIR FLIGHT 5022 ADDITIONAL OVERVIEWS, REPORTS, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 12/14/2023 – Courts in Spain are finally allowing a trial to move forward next month on Spanair flight JK5022 which crashed on…
Brent Coon Alleges Live Nation, Travis Scott, and Others Were Negligent
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT 11/11/2021 To view a brief video statement from Brent Coon and/or download the legal petition – click here. Yesterday, attorney Brent Coon filed a lawsuit on behalf of Nhan Nguyen, whose son was injured at that Astroworld Festival on November 5, 2021. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation, Travis Scott, and others were…
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Refinery Explosions Are Increasing: What Workers and Families Need to Know Oil refinery accidents are becoming more frequent, more deadly, and more costly for the workers and families caught in their aftermath. Petroleum and petrochemical refineries are complex, high-pressure environments where a single equipment failure, procedural lapse, or ignored safety warning can trigger catastrophic explosions,…
Railroad Worker Rights: When FELA Claims Are Better Than Workers’ Compensation
You Were Hurt Working on the Railroad—And You’re Being Told to File Workers’ Comp If you were injured working along rail lines in Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, or across freight corridors stretching through Harris and Tarrant Counties, you may have been told to file for workers’ compensation. While that sounds standard, railroad injury cases…
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You’re Injured, The Bills Are Piling Up, And You’re Terrified You’ll Miss The Deadline After a crash, fall, workplace incident, or other serious accident, it’s common to feel stuck in survival mode between doctor visits, missed work, insurance calls, and pain that doesn’t let you think straight. The problem is that Texas doesn’t pause the…