I'll approach this from a couple of angles.
1. My mother is in a very similar situation right now, dealing with erosion trespass and a company that seems to have little interest in rectifying the situation. I've given them ample opportunity to handle it, and it just so happens that my imposed deadline for their action is 5 PM tomorrow. Our attorney has a demand letter dated Monday, 1/22 sitting on his desk should we need it.
2. I am the Land Manager for a private O&G E&P in Tyler, not too far down the road from Tanos. I have a working relationship with several of their in-house managers. While I don't think a visit to Mark's house on a Sunday is in order, you need to contact him immediately. I can practically assure you he's not aware of the situation. If such a situation were brought to my attention, I would (a) be EXTREMELY upset that I was not made aware sooner, (b) rectify the problem in as timely a fashion as possible, accounting for weather, damage resolution and compensation, and (c) see to it that whomever was responsible for my lack of knowledge was handed their walking papers.
I understand your frustration. I can assure you that, while there are many companies out there that completely disregard landowners and their impact on the surface, the bulk of them are far more interested in getting along with surface owners and righting any wrongs. It's a dirty business that requires dirty work, often resulting in unforeseen and problematic impact. Tanos will make it right. I personally know of a few instances where they've stood up and took it on the chin to bring about resolution.
1. My mother is in a very similar situation right now, dealing with erosion trespass and a company that seems to have little interest in rectifying the situation. I've given them ample opportunity to handle it, and it just so happens that my imposed deadline for their action is 5 PM tomorrow. Our attorney has a demand letter dated Monday, 1/22 sitting on his desk should we need it.
2. I am the Land Manager for a private O&G E&P in Tyler, not too far down the road from Tanos. I have a working relationship with several of their in-house managers. While I don't think a visit to Mark's house on a Sunday is in order, you need to contact him immediately. I can practically assure you he's not aware of the situation. If such a situation were brought to my attention, I would (a) be EXTREMELY upset that I was not made aware sooner, (b) rectify the problem in as timely a fashion as possible, accounting for weather, damage resolution and compensation, and (c) see to it that whomever was responsible for my lack of knowledge was handed their walking papers.
I understand your frustration. I can assure you that, while there are many companies out there that completely disregard landowners and their impact on the surface, the bulk of them are far more interested in getting along with surface owners and righting any wrongs. It's a dirty business that requires dirty work, often resulting in unforeseen and problematic impact. Tanos will make it right. I personally know of a few instances where they've stood up and took it on the chin to bring about resolution.
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