In a lawsuit filed in the Harris County District Court, Texas, on April 10, 2024 (case ID: 2024-22725), plaintiffs Constance Millard and Gerald Krell, individually and as representatives of the estate of Jason Krell, deceased; and Michelle Martin, as tutrix and next friend of A.P., E.P., and M.S., minors, and as representative of the estate of Quinon Pitre have sued defendants American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Group of Companies Inc., ABSG Consulting Inc., ABS Quality Evaluations Inc., and ABS Group. The case revolves around the death of Jason Krell and Quinon Pitre for which the plaintiffs hold the defendants responsible.
The plaintiffs are citizens and residents of Texas while all defendants are foreign corporations with their principal place of business in Harris County, Texas. The decedents were Jones Act seamen at the time of their deaths. The suit does not fall under expedited-actions process because plaintiffs are seeking monetary relief in excess of $250,000.
The plaintiffs allege that the defendants conducted business under an assumed or common name related to the events described in this petition. They invoke their right to institute this suit against such entities under Rule 28, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
The plaintiffs seek judgment against all defendants for all damages recoverable under maritime law including pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs and disbursements incurred herein.