In a case filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Joequaillend Barabin is suing defendant Mike Hooks, LLC. The lawsuit, bearing the court case ID 2024-21567 and dated April 5, 2024, revolves around an incident that resulted in severe injuries to the plaintiff.
Barabin, an American seaman and citizen of Louisiana, was employed by Mike Hooks as a deckhand on the vessel 'Missouri'. On January 30, 2024, while performing his duties aboard the vessel, he sustained severe injuries to his ribs, back, wrist and elbow among others. The suit alleges that these injuries were caused due to negligence on part of the defendant company.
The plaintiff seeks monetary relief over $1 million citing negligence of the defendant in providing proper safety equipment and maintaining safe conditions for work. The lawsuit further accuses Mike Hooks of failing to conduct adequate safety meetings and analyses to identify potential risks.