Lawsuit Claims Worker’s Fatal Exposure to Toxic Fumes Amid Safety Violations at Colorado Refinery

Commerce City, Colo. – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Adams County against Suncor Energy, following the death of a Texas contract worker who allegedly succumbed to toxic fumes at the company’s Commerce City refinery last year. The suit intensifies scrutiny over the Canadian energy giant’s safety protocols, particularly following a series of fatalities and sanctions in recent years. The worker, Kurtis Williams, 32, was employed by HPC Industries and was assisting Suncor in resuming operations after a deep cold snap in late 2022, which had led to significant equipment malfunctions and a … Read more