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Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian Menefee
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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an order authorizing the filing of a lawsuit against O & B Enterprises LLC, Curtis Craft, and John Doe, to recover damages to the AstroWorld pedestrian footbridge that spans over Interstate 610 South.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 21, 2024, the load of a truck driven by Curtis Craft and owned by O & B Enterprises LLC became wedged under the AstroWorld pedestrian footbridge that spans over Interstate 610 South between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street causing severe damage. The truck was carrying a large cylindrical chemical load vessel, owned by John Doe, and marked “OVERSIZE LOAD”. The Houston Police Department reported that the cause of the accident was insufficient clearance. Repairs for the damage to the footbridge total $1,133,237.32, for which O & B Enterprises LLC, Curtis Craft, and John Doe are jointly and severally liable under Texas Transportation Code § 251.160. According to the US DOT SAFER website, an insurance policy issued to O & B Enterprises LLC has coverage of $750,000, although this insurance policy could be partially or fully depleted by any claims from John Doe for damage to its load. Harris County seeks to recover payment of all damages it sustained as a result of this incident.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/10/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Andrea Mintzer, Executive Assistant, Office of the County Attorney Christian D. Menefee
Attachments (if applicable): Order