Jesus Cervantes has filed a lawsuit against EOG Resources, Inc. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The case ID is 2024-26697 and was filed on April 25, 2024. The plaintiff alleges negligence and gross negligence by the defendant leading to severe bodily injuries.
On January 1, 2024, while working at an EOG drill site in New Mexico, Cervantes suffered injuries due to unsafe and negligent operations conducted by EOG's driller. The incident involved a top drive striking the plaintiff while he was attempting to unlatch an attached rope. The damages incurred by the plaintiff are estimated to be well over $1 million.
Cervantes seeks judgment for past and future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, physical pain, mental anguish, exemplary damages, impairment, loss of consortium and any other relief deemed just by the court. A jury trial has been demanded by the plaintiff.