According to a report by Good Jobs First, Devon Energy Corporation has had 16 environmental-related offenses and 12 safety-related offenses since 2000. These have included offshore drilling violations, environmental violations, workplace safety and health violations, and railroad safety violations. Combined with penalties for government-contracting-related offenses, the company paid approximately $15.9 million in penalties since 2000.
Each oil and gas company has an obligation to protect its workers and the environment. When they fail to uphold this obligation, innocent people will be injured, wildlife will suffer, and water sources will be contaminated. Our firm is here to see that negligent companies are held accountable for their wrongdoing.