$72,500,000 Settlement

Case Overview

Our firm represented the family of a worker who tragically lost his life due to preventable electrocution at an oilfield site. The lawsuit was brought against multiple corporate entities responsible for site operations, electrical safety, and contractor oversight.

The family sought accountability for the gross negligence that led to their loved one’s death and the devastation left behind.

Incident Details

The victim was performing electrical work when a power line that should have been de-energized remained live. Despite clear safety protocols requiring lock-out and verification before work began, these procedures were not followed.

The victim was working in a lower cubicle of a three-phase testing unit when the energized line caused fatal electrocution injuries. Two co-workers who were nearby suffered severe burns.

The investigation revealed multiple layers of failure in supervision, communication, and safety enforcement by those responsible for managing and maintaining the job site. These preventable errors resulted in the loss of a dedicated young worker whose life and future were cut short.

Legal Strategy & Steps Taken

Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP immediately launched a comprehensive investigation to uncover the causes of the incident and the parties responsible. Our team:

• Obtained and analyzed maintenance, lock-out/tag-out, and safety procedure records from multiple entities.
• Worked with experts in electrical safety, workplace compliance, and human factors to demonstrate how standard safety practices were ignored.
• Took detailed witness and family depositions to document the emotional, financial, and psychological toll on the victim’s loved ones.
• Retained a forensic psychiatrist who diagnosed surviving family members with Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substantiating claims for mental anguish damages.
• Coordinated with insurers, intervenors, and opposing counsel to structure a resolution that accounted for both immediate and long-term family needs.

Through relentless advocacy and exhaustive preparation, our firm held all responsible parties accountable and secured one of the largest recoveries of its kind.

Settlement Outcome

After months of intensive negotiation and expert-supported litigation, the case resolved for $72,500,000, addressing:

• Economic damages, including loss of future earnings and financial support
• Mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of companionship
• Funeral and related expenses
• Psychological treatment and long-term care for surviving family members

This extraordinary result provides lasting financial stability for the victim’s family and ensures that those responsible were held to account for their failures.

Impact

This case stands as a powerful example of how negligence at industrial worksites can lead to devastating and entirely preventable loss. Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP was honored to represent this family and to fight for justice on behalf of a young man whose life was taken far too soon.

Through determined investigation, expert collaboration, and compassionate advocacy, our firm helped the family secure financial protection for the future and find a measure of peace in knowing the truth was brought to light.