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Lawsuits filed following Orange County railcar chemical incident
The first lawsuits and restraining orders have been filed in relation to the chemical incident at Eagle Railcar Services in Orange which caused a shelter-in-place order for much of Orange County. Beaumont-based law firm Brent Coon and Associates made the announcement via press release July 19. According to the release, Brent Coon and Associates filed…
Brent Coon files lawsuit stemming from chemical release in Orange County
Orange County — Brent Coon & Associates law firm filed the first of a number of lawsuits stemming from the railroad car chemical release in Orange County that sent more than 30 people to hospitals. The Orange County Emergency Management Office says ethyl acrylate was released in controlled flaring from a railcar Thursday at the Eagle…
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…
What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car & Gets Into A Car Accident?
Understanding what happens if someone else is driving your car and gets in an accident is crucial for any car owner and car insurance coverage. Navigating the complexities of car insurance and liability can be challenging, especially when it involves another person driving your car. The Basics of Car Insurance Coverage in Beaumont, TX Car…
How Much Does a Beaumont Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
Even a small car accident can have serious financial consequences. These massive expenses have people worried about getting a personal injury claim approved. Because they’re under financial stress at the time of filing, however, some may choose the DIY approach, although that may reduce their chance to succeed. So, how much does it cost to…
‘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…
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