HOUSTON — Westlake Chemical is facing a suit after workers were injured during an explosion at their Lousiana plant.
Pedro Merette Oballe, Pedro Maldonado and Kennette Navedo Ramos filed a complaint Oct. 15 in Harris County District Court against Westlake Chemical Corporation, Westlake Chemical Energy LLC, Westlake Chemical OPCO LP and Wastewater Specialities LLC alleging negligence and premises liability.
The plaintiffs were working at the Westlake Chemical Petro Complex in Sulphur, Louisiana on Sept. 27, 2021. They allege that an explosion took place at the plant several feet away from the area where they were working which caused them to be pushed back and suffer injuries including to the head, chest and ears.
The plaintiffs claim the defendants failed to properly supervise the site or provide adequate training. They also claim the defendants failed to inspect and maintain the equipment on the site and violated OSHA regulations and standards. The plaintiffs allege that as a result of the explosion, they have also suffered loss of earning capacity and incurred medical bills and expenses.
The plaintiffs seek monetary relief of more than $1 million, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. They are represented by Sean Roberts, Clive Markland, Rob Cantu and Alexjandra Munoz Torres of Roberts Markland LLP in Houston.
Harris County District Court case number 2021-67739