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A deadly gas leak at the local PEMEX refinery has sparked a wrongful death lawsuit, putting the spotlight on whether our industrial neighbors are actually keeping us safe. It’s a wake-up call about the risks of living so close to major chemical operations.
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Expect potential tax hikes or legal costs if the city gets dragged into the fallout, plus a possible hit to local property values near the plant.
The families seeking justice and accountability for the tragedy are the primary ones pushing for answers.
Local residents living in the shadow of the refinery who have to worry about their air quality and safety every day.
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The family of a worker who was killed during the toxic hydrogen sulfide gas release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery on Oct. 10 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.Documents show the lawsuit was filed by attorney Kurt Arnold of Arnold & Itkin LLP, whos...
Lawyers to hold meeting Saturday on Deer Park disaster chron.com