Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. California Department of Fish and Game, etc.
Published: Nov. 24, 2012 | Result Date: Oct. 15, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BS131347 Bench Decision – Petition Granted
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Petitioner
John T. Buse
(Center for Biological Diversity)
Jason A. Weiner
(Wishtoyo Foundation)
Respondent
Facts
Several environmental groups filed suit, challenging the Department of Fish and Game's studies of a proposed Newhall Ranch residential development. The Newhall developers planned to build homes for about 60,000 residents along a six-mile stretch of the Santa Clara River. Opponents argued that the development would harm the environment, destroying wildlife habitat and despoiling Native American cultural sites. The environmentalist alleged that the department failed to adequately assess the potential environmental effects.
Result
The Court ordered the department to redo its studies, essentially invalidating the agency's environmental impact report and associated permits.
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