Grinding

Harris County Jury Awards $37.9 Million in 2020 Watson Grinding Explosion Case, Highlighting Critical Safety Failures

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HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County jury awarded $37.9 million to five victims of the 2020 explosion at the Watson Grinding warehouse in Spring Branch. The decision, announced on Tuesday, represents a significant legal outcome following the tragic incident that left many affected. In the aftermath of the explosion, Watson Grinding filed for bankruptcy. However, attorneys noted that insurance companies later settled claims for a total of $52 million. The recent judgment centers on the roles of 3M and Teledyne-Detcon, two companies involved in the installation and maintenance of the warehouse’s gas detection system. An … Read more

Historic $15.5 Million Verdict Honors Victim of Watson Grinding Explosion, Thanks to Simon Perdue’s Legal Triumph

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San Antonio, Texas — A jury has awarded $15.5 million to a victim of the devastating Watson Grinding explosion that occurred in 2020, marking a significant legal victory for Simon Perdue, the attorney representing the plaintiff. This landmark ruling comes after a trial that revealed the severe impact of the explosion on the victim’s life and serves as a poignant reminder of the incident’s tragic consequences. The explosion, which took place on January 24, 2020, claimed the lives of three individuals and caused extensive damage to several surrounding buildings, including homes and businesses in the … Read more