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U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2018

Factual Background The Lester suit was originally filed in 2002 in state court [2] on behalf of over 600 plaintiffs, one of whom was Mr. Cornelius Bottley, for exposure to naturally occurring radioactive materials “NORM” while working at various pipe yards. 2002-19657, Div. #N-8. 1] A full copy of the opinion can be accessed here.

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Tightening the Timeline for Original Condition: the First Circuit Denies Writ from Ruling Applying Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Dismiss Claims Against a Mineral Servitude Owner

The Energy Law

JUNE 14, 2016

In the watershed Corbello [1] decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a $33 million award—the cost to restore property valued at $108,000 to its “original condition” after it was damaged by oil and gas operations. 2002-0826 (La. If Corbello pressed the accelerator on “legacy” litigation, Eagle Pipe tapped the brakes.

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Federal Court Finds A Continuing Duty Under Louisiana Law To Prevent The Erosion of Pipeline Canals

The Energy Law

AUGUST 24, 2017

2002), the court held that contractual ambiguity in a servitude agreement requires resort to Louisiana’s suppletive servitude rules. Relying on the case of Terrebonne Parish School Board v. Columbia Gulf Transmission Co. , 3d 303 (5 th Cir.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

Tightening the Timeline for Original Condition: the First Circuit Denies Writ from Ruling Applying Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Dismiss Claims Against a Mineral Servitude Owner

Federal Court Finds A Continuing Duty Under Louisiana Law To Prevent The Erosion of Pipeline Canals

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