Center for Biological Diversity et al v. Jackson et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:12-cv-01920

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

William Alsup

Government Agencies

Sectors & Industries:

  1. May 31, 2013

    Oil-Dispersing Chemicals To Undergo Fresh EPA Scrutiny

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed Thursday to re-evaluate chemicals used to clean up oil spills and give greater consideration to their impact on endangered species, settling a suit in California federal court brought by environmental groups upset about damage to wildlife habitats.

  2. September 05, 2012

    Enviros' Suit Targeting EPA Over Oil Dispersants Pared

    A California federal judge on Tuesday dismissed part of a lawsuit from environmental groups that argues the chemicals the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses to clean up oil spills could damage the habitats of endangered species.

  3. April 19, 2012

    Enviros Sue EPA, Coast Guard Over Oil Cleanup Chemicals

    The Center for Biological Diversity, Pacific Environment and the Surfrider Foundation on Wednesday sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard for using chemicals to clean up oil spills that they say damage the habitat of endangered species.

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