VPPJ to discuss coastal damage lawsuits
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and last updated 2021-05-03 11:36:06-04
The Vermilion Parish Police Jury announced today that they will be discussing lawsuits filed years ago, seeking to force oil companies to repair the damage they allegedly have done to the Louisiana coastline.
The release was sent out by an oil and gas lobbying group on behalf of the jury.
Several years ago, seven local-level governments filed more than 40 lawsuits against more than 200 oil companies, accusing the companies of damaging Louisiana s coast by violating state law and permits. The lawsuits could be worth billions if the governments win their efforts to force the oil companies to clean up the mess they re accused of making.