Starr County families awarded over $1 billion in wrongful death lawsuit following Pecos plant explosion
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Two families from Starr County were awarded over $1 billion in a wrongful death lawsuit following a tragic explosion at a Pecos chemical plant in October 2023. The explosion claimed the lives of Angel Alaffa, a welder from Rio Grande City, and Reinaldo Garcia Pena. The jury found that Upton Assets LLC, the plant's owner, failed to provide a safe working environment, as OSHA safety standards were not adhered to. Attorney Matthew McMullen emphasized the importance of worker safety and urged employees in the Rio Grande Valley to report unsafe conditions. The case highlights the dignity and rights of workers.
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