Petrie v. Quicksilver Resources, Inc.

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OUTCOME:

Joshua Wade Petrie, an operator for Quicksilver Resources, Inc.'s natural gas processing plant outside of Ft. Worth, was attempting to light a hot oil heater with his fellow operator on May 27, 2007. ... The men attempted to light the heater approximately 6 times, and on the last attempt, the heater exploded. Mr. Petrie's family has sued his employer, Quicksilver, and also Hanover, who installed the plant over 14 months before the accident occurred. The case is set for trial in May 2010.