CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio appeals court this week upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the state against the builders of a natural gas pipeline over spills of drilling fluid into wetlands during construction in 2017. A three-judge panel for the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Canton said the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to enforce regulations against Rover Pipeline LLC because it failed to act within a year’s time on the company’s 2016 application for a clean water certificate. The $4.3 billion Rover Pipeline consists of twin 42-inch high-pressure lines that span 713 miles (1,147 kilometers) miles from northern West Virginia into Michigan. They are capable of carrying 3.25 billion cubic feet (92 million cubic meters) of natural gas per day, an amount that can serve the needs of 30,000 homes for a year. The pipelines began carrying gas in August 2017. The project developed by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners drew the attention … [Read more...] about Dismissal Of Ohio Lawsuit Against Pipeline Company Is Upheld
Lawsuit which has been filed on your name
Colorado couple files suit alleging chemicals at Dominican Republic resort made them critically ill
close Video 3 Americans die in same Dominican Republic resort within 5 days Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel on the likely causes of these deaths in the Dominican Republic. A Colorado couple has filed a lawsuit in the Dominican Republic against the hotel chain where at least four American tourists have died in the past year, alleging that they fell ill because of pesticides while staying at one of the chain's properties last year. The Grand Bahia Principe La Romana, the hotel where the couple -- Kaylynn Knull and Tom Schwander -- say they stayed, is where a Maryland couple was found dead in their room on May 30. “I honestly believe the truth needs to be told,” Knull told the Denver Channel. “This sounds way too similar at the same resort.” They said they opted to file the lawsuit, seeking $1 million, after the resort denied their request that they name the chemicals they use while gardening, or refund their … [Read more...] about Colorado couple files suit alleging chemicals at Dominican Republic resort made them critically ill
What to know about pesticide poisoning in wake of Dominican Republic lawsuit
close Video Toxicologist says it may be weeks until investigators get answers on mysterious Dominican Republic deaths Dr. Reynold Panettieri, Jr. breaks down the toxicology tests the FBI is reportedly administering in the Dominican Republic. Last year, Kaylynn Knull and Tom Schwander were enjoying a relaxing vacation in the Dominican Republic when the couple started experiencing alarming symptoms. Now the two have filed a $1 million lawsuit against the resort called The Grand Bahia Principe La Romana. The couple is seeking restoration for their experiences in the wake of 3 more American deaths that occurred there that same week. TOXICOLOGIST SAYS A COLORLESS, ODORLESS 'INTOXICANT' COULD BE CAUSE OF DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DEATHS According to The Sun, Knull and Schwander woke up one morning after several days at the resort, suffering from dizziness, blurred vision, drooling and stomach cramps among other symptoms. After flying home, doctors suspected pesticide poisoning, … [Read more...] about What to know about pesticide poisoning in wake of Dominican Republic lawsuit
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 file photo, an alligator rests in Everglades National Park, near Flamingo, Fla. Louisiana is suing California over the state's decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important state industry and ultimately could hurt the state's wetlands. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, Louisiana said the economy surrounding alligators has played a key role in bringing back the American alligator population and is an important factor in protection wetlands and other species besides alligators that depend on the wetlands. less FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 file photo, an alligator rests in Everglades National Park, near Flamingo, Fla. Louisiana is suing California over the state's decision to ban the import and sale of ... more Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, AP … [Read more...] about Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
New York county clerk files lawsuit challenging law granting illegal immigrants driver’s licenses
close Video New York county clerk files lawsuit questioning constitutionality of Green Light Law Erie County clerk Michael Kearns speaks out against New York law granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. An upstate New York clerk plans to file a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a new state law that grants driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. Michael Kearns, the Erie County Clerk, said the measure — signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month — violates federal law by granting such licenses. He said he will seek an injunction to block the law while it's reviewed by the court. NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS: NY'S ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DRIVERS' LICENSE LAW APPLIES 'DOUBLE STANDARD' TO CITIZENS "It's definitely unconstitutional and it puts the county clerks in New York state in a terrible position. We risk prosecution under federal law because it is a crime to conceal, harbor or shield an illegal alien," Kearns told "FOX & Friends" on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about New York county clerk files lawsuit challenging law granting illegal immigrants driver’s licenses