Environmental & Energy
Feb. 22, 2024
Judge lets environmental groups intervene in LA County oil wells lawsuits
Bridgeland Resources, Matrix Oil Corp., Native Oil Producers, and The Termo Company opposed the motions, arguing that they had not shown a “direct and immediate” interest in the case, and that their involvement in the takings cause of action would complicate the cases.
A judge has allowed two environmental groups to intervene in four oil and gas developers’ lawsuits challenging a Los Angeles County prohibition against new oil wells and production facilities.
Superior Court Judge David J. Cowan permitted the Center for Biological Diversity and Natural Resources Defense Council on Tuesday to intervene as to the state law preemption, California Environmental Quality Act and writ causes of action. Cowan deni...
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