Settlement reached in lawsuit for explosion that injured oil well worker

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A lawsuit filed over the explosion that severely injured an oil well worker in 2022 was settled on Monday.

In April 2023, Leonardo Andrade filed a lawsuit against the companies involved in the oil well operation when an explosion severely injured him, leading to both of his legs and pelvis being broken among other injuries.

Donald Oldaker, the attorney representing National Wellbore Solutions Inc. in the lawsuit, confirmed with 17 News the case was settled on Monday…

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