Workplace violence is unfortunately more common these days. Many employers have taken measures to protect their employees. Recently, a warehouse in New Mexico owned by Ben E. Keith company was the scene of a mass shooting. An off-shift employee entered the unsecured facility and opened fire on co-workers in the warehouse, injuring three people. Two are still listed in critical condition, while one has been upgraded to stable. The suspected shooter was later found dead beside his truck some distance away. The suspected shooter had recently been working for Ben E. Keith Company in Houston, where on August 20 of this year, another workplace shooting had claimed the life of Francisco Reyes and left another injured. Lack of security onsite was also responsible for allowing that workplace violence to occur. Now, yet another episode of violence has unfolded with three people seriously injured and the shooter dead.
Workers understand that violence is no longer uncommon in places of employment. Employers have a duty to ensure a safe workplace for their employees, but Ben E. Keith Company is now the scene of two shooting incidents within the past four months. Benny Agosto, Jr. who represents the widow of the Houston shooting victim, Francisco Reyes, was reached for comment on the latest shooting by two local news stations from New Mexico. He was surprised that yet another tragedy had unfolded with the same company which was also as a result of lack of workplace security, especially in light of the very recent Houston shooting.
If someone you know has been injured by workplace violence, contact Benny Agosto, Jr. at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner.
Benny Agosto, Jr. is a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner in Houston, Texas. For over 68 years, Abraham Watkins has successfully represented injured people and families who fall victim to catastrophes. Our attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources necessary to obtain just compensation their clients. For more information, please contact the office of Benny Agosto, Jr. at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, by letter at 800 Commerce Street, Houston, Texas 77002, or by phone at (713) 222-7211.