Overview

• A jury found 3M Company and Teledyne-Detcon 20% liable and awarded $37.9 million in compensatory damages to five plaintiffs represented by Kwok Daniel LLP.
• Homeowners began receiving settlement payments in early June under a fund that includes a $52 million insurance payout from Watson Grinding and Watson Valves plus undisclosed contributions from other companies.
• The January 24, 2020 blast at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing in northwest Houston killed two plant employees and a nearby resident, and destroyed more than 100 homes.
• Over 1,000 residents sought legal counsel after Watson Grinding’s bankruptcy filing, leading to more than 2,200 claimants and a 2022 “in principle” settlement agreement.
• Residents and community leaders say that, with some homes still fenced off for repairs, the payouts are vital to helping families rebuild.