The explosion in West Houston led to Watson Grinding and Watson Valve filing for bankruptcy protection on Feb. 6, 2020. (Credit: ROMAN/Adobe Stock) The explosion in West Houston led to Watson Grinding and Watson Valve filing for bankruptcy protection on Feb. 6, 2020. (Credit: ROMAN/Adobe Stock)

A Harris County bankruptcy judge approved a $52 million insurance settlement in favor of victims of an industrial explosion that killed three people and damaged 450 homes. On January 26, 2023, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur approved the settlement presented by the legal team of Porter Hedges.

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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ