The death toll continues to rise following the recent storm that pummeled much of the state. Reports in Coleman, Texas indicate that two elderly residents lost their lives during the winter storm. The region, and much of the state, was hit by the loss of power as...
Month: February 2021
64 Deaths in Travis County During Winter Storm Uri
The death toll continues to rise following the recent storm that pummeled much of the state. Reports in Austin, Texas indicate that at least 64 Travis County residents died during the storm and its aftermath. The region, and much of the state, was hit by the loss of...
Over Forty Houston Residents Die During Winter Storm Uri
The death toll continues to rise following the recent storm that pummeled much of the state. Reports in Houston, Texas indicate that more than 40 residents died during the storm and its aftermath. The region was hit by the loss of power as temperatures plummeted. ...
Griddy Energy Loses Ability to Operate Following Winter Storm
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has revoked Griddy Energy's ability to operate for allegedly missing payments to ERCOT. Customers who received electricity from Griddy have now been switched to other providers without having any say. At the same...
Fire at Delek El Dorado Refinery in Arkansas – Six Injured
There was a massive fire that broke out at the Delek El Dorado Refiner located in El Dorado, Arkansas on February 27, 2021. Reports indicate there was a small explosion followed by a flash fire at the refinery. It is unclear what caused the fire at this point. ...
Lawsuit Filed Following Loss of Electricity During Texas Winter Storm
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a Hidalgo County, Texas resident who sustained significant damages as a result of the loss of electricity during Winter Storm Uri. The lawsuit brings claims against AEP Texas, Inc. and Electric Reliability Council...
Lawsuit Filed Against ERCOT and CenterPoint Following Loss of Power
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a Montgomery County, Texas resident who sustained damages as a result of the loss of electricity during Winter Storm Uri. The lawsuit brings claims against CenterPoint Energy, Inc. and Electric Reliability Council...
Lawsuit Filed against Chet Morrison Contractors for Worker Injured During Crane Operations
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a worker who was injured while performing work as a rigger. The worker was injured during crane operations when removing pipe casings from a barge located in Chet Morrison’s yard. During the lift, the operator...
Lawsuit Filed on behalf of Injured Jones Act Seaman
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of a Jones Act seaman who was injured while working for Chet Morrison Contractors. The worker was injured when he slipped on the deck of the vessel. Now, he requires substantial medical treatment through no fault of...
Fire on Chemical Tanker TORM LOUISE
There was a fire on board the chemical tanker TORM LOUISE on February 24, 2021. At the time, the tanker was at the Total Terminal located in Mardyck, Dunkirk, France. At this point it is unclear what caused the fire to erupt. It is unknown if anyone was injured. ...