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First Reserve Litigation Team Notched Win for Entire PE Industry with TPC Victory

When massive explosions rocked a chemical processing plant in Port Neches, Texas, thousands of nearby residents reeling from property damage and physical injuries allegedly related to the blasts and subsequent release of toxic chemicals quickly began suing those they believed to be responsible. 

Within seven hours of the Nov. 27, 2019, incident, the first lawsuit had been filed. More than 7,000 plaintiffs represented by more than 50 law firms filed more than 2,000 lawsuits in total. 

Michelle Casady

Michelle Casady is based in Houston and covers litigation and appeals — including trials, breaking news and industry trends — for The Texas Lawbook.

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