by PatrickToscano | Mar 23, 2006 | Oilfield Settlements, Texas City
Not every case from a major industrial disaster results in a large settlement. After the Texas City refinery explosion in 2005, some claims were resolved quickly—and for far less than others. The case of Jose L. Elizondo highlights how early settlements can play out...
by PatrickToscano | Mar 20, 2006 | Oilfield Settlements, Texas City
Some cases resolve quietly. Others end up shaping everything that follows. After the 2005 Texas City refinery explosion, thousands of claims were filed against BP. One case quickly stood out. It was the wrongful death lawsuit brought by Eva Rowe, a young woman who...