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legalenvironmental1 year ago

"Montana Asbestos Victims Sue Warren Buffett's Railroad Over Fatal Pollution"

Victims of asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana, are taking BNSF Railway, owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to court, alleging negligence and wrongful death for failing to control contaminated dust from vermiculite shipments. Hundreds have died and thousands have been sickened from asbestos exposure in the area, leading to numerous lawsuits. The first trial is set to begin, with plaintiffs seeking accountability for the health crisis caused by asbestos pollution. The cleanup has cost an estimated $600 million, with ongoing health risks expected for decades.

via ABC News|
#asbestos#bnsf-railway#lawsuit
legalenvironmental1 year ago

"Texas Judge Strikes Down Biden's Unauthorized Highway Climate Rule"

A Texas judge, appointed by Trump, ruled against the Biden administration's highway climate rule, stating that it was unauthorized. The rule, issued by the Department of Transportation, required states to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on the U.S. highway system. Texas sued the DOT, arguing that the rule exceeded its statutory authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. This decision comes amid other climate-related lawsuits between Texas and the Biden administration.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#climate-rule#department-of-transportation
legalenvironmental1 year ago

"Legal Battle Erupts Over Texas Panhandle Wildfire Cause: Negligence, Power Pole, or Utility Company?"

A Minnesota-based energy company, Xcel Energy, is being sued for allegedly causing the Smokehouse Creek wildfire in Texas through a wooden utility pole that broke and ignited the fire. The lawsuit claims gross negligence on the part of Xcel Energy, its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Company, and Osmose Utility Services. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for property damage, and investigations into the fire's origin and cause are ongoing. This is not the first time Xcel Energy has faced legal action related to wildfires, as it was previously sued in connection with the 2021 "Marshall Fire" in Colorado. Xcel Energy has stated that it is working to support those affected by the Texas wildfires and that investigations are ongoing.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#lawsuit#legalenvironmental#minnesota
legalenvironmental1 year ago

"New York Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against JBS for Deceptive Climate Claims"

New York state Attorney General Letitia James has sued beef producer JBS for allegedly making "fraudulent and illegal" marketing claims about its climate efforts, despite lacking a feasible plan to achieve its climate commitment. The state is seeking to stop JBS from deceptive advertising and is also pursuing civil fines and other penalties. This legal action comes after the Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division recommended that JBS cease claiming to be "net zero by 2040" due to a lack of evidence of a credible plan to achieve this goal.

via NPR|
#climate-change#jbs#lawsuit
legalenvironmental2 years ago

"Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims in PacifiCorp Lawsuit"

A jury in Portland, Ore., has awarded $85 million to nine people affected by the devastating wildfires that ravaged communities and burned millions of acres in September 2020. The verdict is the latest legal development against electric utility company PacifiCorp, which was found liable for damages for not cutting power to its customers during the wildfires. The utility company, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, plans to appeal the case and could face billions of dollars in liability to the homeowners. The wildfires in September 2020 killed at least nine people and burned more than five million acres in three states.

via The New York Times|
#damages#legalenvironmental#liability
legalenvironmental2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Pivotal Cases: Limiting Federal Administrative Power"

New England fishermen are taking their fight against a costly at-sea monitoring mandate to the Supreme Court, arguing that it violates the Constitution and the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They claim that the requirement, which charges them $700 a day per boat, is burdensome and unnecessary, as existing systems already monitor compliance. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the administrative state and the fishing industry's livelihoods, with potential environmental repercussions if U.S. fishermen are put out of business and the country relies more on imported seafood.

via Fox News|
#environmental-impact#fishing-industry#government-overreach
legalenvironmental2 years ago

Shell Takes Legal Action Against Greenpeace for Activists' Oil Vessel Boarding

Shell is suing Greenpeace for $2.1 million in damages after activists boarded the company's oil production vessel in transit at sea earlier this year. The British oil and gas major filed the claim in London's High Court, citing the unlawful and dangerous nature of the protest. Shell's damages claim includes costs related to shipping delays, extra security, and legal expenses. Greenpeace stated that this is one of the biggest legal threats in its history and revealed that Shell offered to reduce the claim if activists agreed not to protest at any of Shell's oil and gas infrastructure. The case is ongoing, and negotiations between the two parties have ended.

via Reuters|
#activists#greenpeace#lawsuit
legalenvironmental2 years ago

Legal Battle Erupts Over New York's Gas Stove Ban

Gas and construction trade groups have filed a lawsuit against New York's state ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings, arguing that it violates federal regulations. The ban, approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. Similar policies have been implemented in other cities, but opponents criticize it as an infringement on consumer choice. The lawsuit seeks to block the ban from taking effect and argues that New York lacks the legal authority to enforce it. The state law includes exemptions for emergency backup power equipment and certain commercial establishments. New York City plans to introduce separate rules for all-electric new construction next year.

via Newser|
#climate-change#energy-policy#gas-stoves