The case alleges that CenterPoint, the state’s largest power provider, has failed for years to invest in infrastructure, and to inspect, maintain and upgrade...
$100 million class action suit alleges state’s largest power provider failed for years to invest in infrastructure, maintenance, equipment, trainingA CenterPoint Energy electrical substation is seen in Houston, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Millions of residents lost power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall. HOUSTON — Restaurants in and around Houston on Monday filed a class action suit seeking more than $100 million from U.S.
About 2.3 million of CenterPoint’s customers lost power last week after Hurricane Beryl knocked down trees and electricity infrastructure with its 80 mph winds. About 93,000 remained without power on Tuesday, eight days after the hurricane. The case alleges that CenterPoint, the state’s largest power provider, has failed for years to invest in infrastructure, and to inspect, maintain and upgrade equipment and to train personnel.It also alleges that the utility did not have a competent storm plan in place and failed to adequately respond to the storm once it impacted the area.
Tony Buzbee, a lawyer on behalf of the plaintiffs, said in an Instagram post the case makes claims for negligence and gross negligence for “CenterPoint’s repeated failure to do what any reasonable and competent electricity provider would do and should do.”CenterPoint said it remains focused on restoration efforts, adding that the company does not comment on potential litigation.
Abbott requested that CenterPoint provide his office with a plan by July 31 to address power issues including ways to eliminate vegetation, ensure a sufficient number of pre-staged workers, accelerate electric pole replacements and improve communication with customers.He said he will issue an executive order that imposes certain requirements on CenterPoint if it fails to submit a plan by that date.
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