Arnold & Itkin Files Lawsuit Against Chevron Following Refinery Explosion

Arnold & Itkin LLP filed a lawsuit against Chevron on behalf of five workers who were seriously injured in a catastrophic explosion at Chevron's Pascagoula Refinery.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arnold & Itkin LLP has filed a lawsuit against Chevron Corporation and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. on behalf of five workers who were seriously injured in a catastrophic explosion at Chevron's Pascagoula Refinery on July 14, 2025. The suit, filed in Harris County District Court, alleges that Chevron's negligence and gross negligence caused the incident and resulted in lasting harm to the plaintiffs.

According to the complaint, Chevron authorized hot work in an area where flammable gases were present, directly injecting those gases into a space where workers were ordered to operate. The ignition of those gases led to a devastating fire and explosion, leaving the plaintiffs with severe burns, permanent physical and psychological injuries, and long-term impairments that have prevented them from returning to work.

The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical impairment, emotional trauma, and other damages. The lawsuit also seeks exemplary damages, citing Chevron's conscious disregard for worker safety despite the extreme risk involved.

The complaint outlines a range of Chevron's alleged safety failures, including improper gas monitoring, failure to purge flammable materials, lack of employee training, and failure to provide adequate warnings to personnel. Plaintiffs argue that Chevron had actual knowledge of the hazards but allowed the work to proceed anyway.

A jury trial has been requested. The plaintiffs are represented by Arnold & Itkin LLP.

About Arnold & Itkin LLP

Arnold & Itkin LLP is a nationally recognized trial law firm that represents workers and families in high-stakes industrial and workplace injury cases, including plant and refinery explosions, equipment failures, and catastrophic on-the-job accidents. The firm has recovered over $20 billion in verdicts and settlements nationwide, including a $357.7 million settlement—the largest workplace accident settlement in Texas history. To learn more, visit them online at www.arnolditkin.com.

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