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TPC declared high priority violator by EPA following plant explosions
The Southeast Texas chemical manufacturing plant, owned by Houston-based Texas Petroleum Chemical Group, has a long history of environmental violations and been out of compliance with federal clean air laws for years. Brent Coon & Associates is taking claims regarding the TPC explosion. Click here to learn more. The Port Neches chemical plant where two…
TPC Plant Explosion Rocks Port Neches – Attorney Brent Coon Files Temporary Restraining Order
Early Wednesday morning a massive explosion ripped through a chemical plant in Port Neches, Texas, causing extensive damage to businesses and residences in the surrounding community in a several mile radius. As of noon, the fire continues to burn and release butadiene, a dangerous chemical identified as a potential carcinogen by the federal Occupational Safety…
Beaumont Texas natives Brent Coon and Jim Morris Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas
– PRESS RELEASE – Beaumont Texas natives Brent Coon and Jim Morris Win Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas A Las Vegas, NV federal court jury today returned a unanimous verdict of five million dollars in favor of an injured railroad worker against his employer, the freight-hauling Union Pacific Railroad (HQ:…
660 more ITC Fire Cases Filed by Brent Coon & Associates
Attorneys at Brent Coon & Associates in Houston filed six hundred and sixty (660) new claims against the Intercontinental Terminals Corporation (ITC), filing in Texas State District Court late yesterday afternoon. Allegations ranging from acute respiratory injuries and personal injury damages, to lost business and wages from the closing of the shipping channel and the…
Exploding Lithium Battery Severely Burns Houston Man
July 25, 2019 On Saturday, August 9, 2018, Shawn Herrington suffered severe burns when an 3.7V Li-ion Rechargeable FLAT TOP Hybrid IMR battery, commonly used for vaping and e-Cigarettes, exploded violently in his pocket. The e-Cig battery was marketed and sold to Mr. Herrington by Orbtronic, LLC, and resulted in Mr. Herrington suffering severe injuries…
BCA files TRO against KMCO following plant explosion
Attorney Brent Coon interviewed by KPRC Channel 2 in Houston after filing a Temporary Restraining Order against KMCO. Were you affected by the Deer Park ITC fire or the KMCO explosion? Click here to and fill out the short contact form. PRESS RELEASE HEARING TODAY ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST…
2019 FREE Use of Brentwood Facility for Regional Educators
Each year, Brent Coon and Brentwood Entertainment Complex want to show their deepest gratitude to Southeast Texans who make a difference in their community by giving out free memberships to Brentwood Entertainment Complex. In 2018, Brentwood Entertainment Complex provided free memberships to all first responders in Southeast Texas who were crucial in providing aid to…
Attorney Bob Schwartz Returns to Brent Coon and Associates
November 12, 2018 – Houston, TX – Brent Coon and Associates is proud to announce the return of Bob Schwartz to the firm. ROBERT A. SCHWARTZ is recognized by trial lawyers and defense lawyers across the United States for his knowledge, experience and effectiveness as a trial lawyer. His high-level of compassion and advocacy that he…
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TPC Explosion Town Hall Meeting Monday. Get your questions answered!
When: Monday, December 9, 2019 Where: Groves Community Center: 6150 39th St, Groves, TX 77619 Who should attend: Everyone with questions or concerns regarding the TPC explosion Brent Coon & Associates will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, December 9th at 4:00PM, located at the Groves Community Center. BCA Founder Brent Coon…
BCA represents widow of first TPC related death
The widow of a man who is the first and potentially only person to have reportedly died as a result of the TPC Group explosion is announcing her intent to sue the company. Darlene Fontenot’s husband Trent had a heart attack shortly after last week’s blast, according to Attorney Brent Coon. She was one of…
TPC declared high priority violator by EPA following plant explosions
The Southeast Texas chemical manufacturing plant, owned by Houston-based Texas Petroleum Chemical Group, has a long history of environmental violations and been out of compliance with federal clean air laws for years. Brent Coon & Associates is taking claims regarding the TPC explosion. Click here to learn more. The Port Neches chemical plant where two…