Trujillo & Winnick LLP Files Amended Class Action Over El Segundo Refinery Fire
Trujillo & Winnick LLP has filed an amended class action complaint against Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Chevron Corporation concerning the El Segundo refinery fire.
The law firm Trujillo & Winnick LLP filed a first amended class action complaint on September 15, 2026, against Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Chevron Corporation. The lawsuit, titled Coffey v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc., et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-09699, has been lodged with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
The complaint addresses allegations stemming from a fire at Chevron's refinery located in El Segundo. The number of plaintiffs has increased to fourteen with the filing of this first amended complaint. Specific details of the allegations are part of the official court filings.
This class action filing represents a significant legal development that could have broad implications for the company's operations and liabilities should the claims be substantiated. Such actions consolidate multiple parties with similar grievances.
The legal proceedings are expected to unfold over the coming months and years. Potential outcomes could include settlements, court rulings, or other legal resolutions pertaining to the consequences of the fire.