Valero Energy sued over refinery explosion that left 1 man dead, 4 injured

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-17T18:26:51+00:00

Valero Energy faces five lawsuits after an explosion at its Oklahoma refinery killed one and injured four. Plaintiffs seek over $1 million in damages, citing past incidents to advocate for significant compensation and deterrence.

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2026-03-17 18:26:51

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Valero Energy is facing five lawsuits following a February 9 explosion and fire at its Ardmore, Oklahoma refinery, which resulted in one death and four injuries. The family of Jesse Biscamp filed a wrongful death suit, while three injured workers filed separate suits in San Antonio, all seeking more than $1 million in damages. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing one of the injured, cited a 2012 Valero refinery incident as a precedent for seeking substantial compensation and deterrence.

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