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The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues New Decision Addressing Scope of Claims for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Absent Physical Damage  

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In Spencer , several residents sued Valero Refining Meraux, LLC (“Valero”) for NIED after an explosion occurred at the nearby Valero oil refinery in Meraux, Louisiana. [2] On January 27, 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a ruling involving claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress (“NIED”) absent physical damage.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

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Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La. In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr.

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New Judge, Same Result – $81 Million CWA Civil Penalty Appealed

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Charles refinery. District Court Judge Dee Drell (Western District, LA) recently denied a motion to alter or amend the Court’s judgment against CITGO Petroleum Corp.– allowing an $81 million judgment against the oil company to stand. In the original judgment , U.S. million dollars. The EPA sought a penalty of $4,300 per barrel.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

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Currently, Chevron operates the Casper Wind Farm in Wyoming, a former refinery, which was commissioned in 2009 and can produce enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 U.S. In response, the industry is seeing a varying degree of investments in renewable energy and commitments to climate-related goals. within the next ten years.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

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Additionally, Texas lawmakers will hear legislation that seeks stricter rules regarding the structural integrity of above-ground storage tanks at chemical plants, refineries, electric power plants, and other similar storage facilities. The Texas Legislature convened for its 2021 session earlier this month with several issues on the agenda.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

The Energy Law

Currently, Chevron operates the Casper Wind Farm in Wyoming, a former refinery, which was commissioned in 2009 and can produce enough electricity to power approximately 13,000 U.S. In response, the industry is seeing a varying degree of investments in renewable energy and commitments to climate-related goals. within the next ten years.

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