PEMEX refinery lawsuit filed after deadly gas leak last month

HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been filed against PEMEX and other companies following a deadly gas leak at their Deer Park refinery last month. 

The incident, which occurred on October 10, claimed the life of a young contractor, Jose Wilfredo Perez Jr.

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The lawsuit, which was filed by the law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, alleges that the defendants failed to implement and enforce adequate safety protocols, leading to the tragic incident. 

The gas leak released highly toxic and flammable gases into the surrounding area.

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"This catastrophic release led to life-threatening injuries for several workers, a shelter-in-place order for Deer Park and Pasadena, and the tragic deaths of two individuals," said attorney Benny Agosto Jr. in a news release.

The lawsuit seeks damages of no less than $1 million, and claims negligence, gross negligence, premises liability, respondeat superior, and wrongful death.