HOUSTON — A man alleges Exxon Mobil and others failed to properly secure equipment which caused his wife's death.
Jeffrey Bleyl, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Pamela Michelle Bleyl, filed a complaint April 4 in Harris County District Court against Exxon Mobil Corporation, XTO Energy Inc., and SafZone Field Services LLC alleging negligence and premises liability.
The plaintiff's wife, Pamela Bleyl was killed after being crushed between two pieces of equipment while working on a property owned and operated by the defendants in Martin County, according to this suit. Specifically, the plaintiff claims that the defendants failed to properly latch and secure equipment that was being moved during the replacement of a blender as part of a fracking operation.
He alleges on March 6, 2022, Pamela Bleyl was crushed between a trailer and the blender and once freed, her body fell to the ground. The plaintiff claims the defendants' negligence for failing to train and supervise its employees, have adequate equipment or provide a safe work environment. He also claims the defendants did not provide warning to workers of the dangerous condition or provide adequate medical treatment.
The plaintiff seeks monetary relief of more than $1 million, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. He is represented by Kurt Arnold, J. Kyle Findley ad John Grinnan of Arnold & Itkin LLP in Houston.
Harris County District Court case number 2022-20372