Case Result

$143

Explosion Injury

1996
Trial Verdict
Lufkin, TX

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Case Details

An underground liquid natural gas storage cavern exploded and destroyed over 20 residents' homes and property. CMZ took on the case against three gas and pipeline companies that pumped far more gas into the cavern than allowed.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $5.5 Million in compensatory and $138 Million in punitive damages. The companies showed no remorse, but the jury made a statement for safety.

Lufkin, TX
3.90 rating (7 reviews)
3 attorneys
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