Houston Chronicle by Marissa Luck May 24, 2019
Intercontinental Terminals Company is starting to evaluate and pay out claims by people and businesses affected by the three-day chemical fire two months ago, the company said Friday.
Paying the claims could protect ITC from some legal actions, but the company is still facing nearly 20 civil suits from individuals and businesses over the incident, including some of of its competitors, Harris County court records show. ITC is owned by the Japanese conglomerate Mitsui.
Shortly after the March 17 fire, ITC opened a claims hotline and website for people who lived and worked Deer Park to file for out-of-pocket medical expenses related to the incident or lost wages for missed work because of the shelter-in-place order after the fire. The company said Friday people still have until June 25 to file a claim.
Individuals with health claims may receive up to $750 and hourly workers who lost wages during the shelter-in-place order may receive up to $500, if they provide the right paperwork to prove they were affected.
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