# Texas court upholds refinery's gross negligence in worker's death, cuts award by $125,000

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- Published: 2026-11-07T07:33:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-texas-refinery-worker-was-exposed-to-asbestos-over-decades-and-later-died-of-mesothelioma-his-familys-325000-punitive-award-was-cut-to-200000-but-the-court-also-revived-additional-claims-against-the-company/articleshow/135627041.cms
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A Texas appeals court upheld a refinery company's gross negligence in a worker's asbestos-related death but reduced his family's damages award from $325,000 to $200,000. It also revived negligence claims that had earlier been dismissed, allowing the family to pursue them in further proceedings.

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