A devastating explosion at a grain facility has led to a significant personal injury lawsuit, capturing the attention of many due to its severe consequences. On May 1, 2025, Moses Maina filed a complaint in the District Court of Harris County against Quala Services, LLC, E. R. Carpenter, L.P., Roquette America Inc., Quantix SCS, LLC, and Evenson Trucking, Inc. The case centers around an incident that occurred on December 12, 2024, which resulted in severe burns and injuries to Maina.
The plaintiff, Moses Maina, alleges that he suffered extensive injuries during a chemical unloading process at a facility owned by Roquette America Inc. The explosion was reportedly caused by negligence on the part of several defendants involved in the operation and maintenance of the equipment used. According to the petition filed by Maina's attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP, "Defendants failed to properly clean the trailer and left caustic chemicals in the trailer tank," leading to a dangerous mixture that culminated in an explosion. The plaintiff accuses these companies of failing to provide adequate safety measures and emergency response devices at the site, which exacerbated his injuries.
Maina's legal team outlines multiple allegations against each defendant for their role in this catastrophic event. They claim that Roquette America Inc., as the operator of the facility where the explosion occurred, failed to maintain safe working conditions and did not implement necessary life-saving measures. Additionally, they assert that Quantix SCS and Evenson Trucking were responsible for providing faulty equipment that contributed to the accident. Furthermore, E.R. Carpenter is accused of manufacturing and loading hazardous materials without proper care or warning.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages exceeding $1 million for physical pain, mental anguish, loss of earnings capacity both past and future medical expenses incurred due to these injuries. Moreover, Maina is pursuing punitive damages on grounds of gross negligence against all defendants involved—arguing their actions displayed "flagrant disregard" for health standards required under Texas law.
In addition to seeking financial compensation through court judgment orders such as pre-judgment interest rates applicable by law alongside costs associated with expert witness fees or deposition copies—the plaintiff demands accountability from those deemed responsible via jury trial proceedings scheduled within Harris County jurisdictional limits outlined under TEX.CIV.PRAC.&REM.CODE §15:002&15:005 statutes governing venue propriety based upon residency status shared among parties litigating claims arising locally here too!
Representing Moses Maina are attorneys Kurt B Arnold & J Kyle Findley from Arnold & Itkin LLP while presiding over proceedings is Judge Monica Jackson assigned Case ID number 2025-30903 filed before Courtroom #190 situated inside district courthouse premises located throughout greater metropolitan area encompassing surrounding regions served therein accordingly.