Antonio

San Antonio Family Awarded $5.4 Million After Tragic Crash Involving Local Oil Executive

by

San Antonio, TX — A San Antonio jury has awarded $5.4 million to the family of John William Hayes, a distinguished oil executive and philanthropist, who was killed in an automotive collision involving a dump truck loaded with asphalt in January 2023. The legal proceedings marked a significant development in a tragic case that involved multiple parties and complex issues of liability and negligence. The verdict came after more than four hours of deliberation, with the jury deciding on a compensation that allocates $4.7 million to Hayes’ widow, Amy, and $700,000 to his daughter, Hayden. … Read more

San Antonio Family Awarded $5.4 Million After Fatal Crash Involving Oil Executive

by

San Antonio, Texas – A Bexar County jury has awarded $5.4 million to the family of San Antonio oil and gas executive John William Hayes following his untimely death in a traffic incident earlier this year. The devastating accident occurred when a dump truck ran a red light and collided with Hayes’ vehicle. Hayes, who was highly regarded for his philanthropic efforts and leadership in the oil and gas industry, died at the scene of the accident. The tragic event has left his widow, Amy Hayes, and daughter, Hayden Hayes, grappling with not just their … Read more

San Antonio Jury Awards Over $100 Million to Family Injured in House Explosion, Holds CPS Energy Accountable

by

San Antonio, Texas — A Bexar County court ruled on Thursday that CPS Energy is responsible for a devastating house explosion in May 2021, awarding a substantial $109.5 million to the victims, Robert Rymers and his mother Virginia. The judgment underlines the demands for greater accountability and safety standards within utility operations. The explosion, which took place on Walters Street, resulted in severe burns covering nearly 65% of Robert Rymers’ body and significant injuries to his elderly mother. Nearly four years after the incident, the family’s quest for justice culminated in the court’s decision, highlighting … Read more

San Antonio Jury Awards Mother and Son $60 Million for Devastating 2021 Home Explosion

by

San Antonio, Texas – A local woman and her son have been awarded a $60 million settlement by CPS Energy after their home was leveled in a 2021 explosion, an incident that has stirred considerable discussion about safety standards and operational procedures of utility companies. The substantial compensation follows a lawsuit mounted by the family against the San Antonio utility company, attributing negligence on the part of the firm that led to the catastrophic event. On the ill-fated day, a CPS Energy crew had been dispatched to repair a gas leak at a nearby residence. … Read more