Oakland Bulk & Oversized Terminal, LLC v. City of Oakland

  1. May 16, 2018

    Oakland Lacked Evidence For Coal Shipping Ban, Judge Says

    A California federal judge said Tuesday that Oakland could not ban a cargo shipping terminal developer's proposed coal operations based on claims they would pose a substantial health or safety risk, finding the city violated its contract with the firm by passing regulations without enough evidence of danger.

  2. January 11, 2018

    Oakland's Coal Shipping Ban To Be Tried Next Week

    The question of whether the city of Oakland, California, was allowed to pass an ordinance restricting the passage of export-bound coal through a terminal that is under development will proceed to trial next week, a California federal judge ruled Wednesday.

  3. February 17, 2017

    Oakland's Justified In Banning Coal Shipments, Enviros Say

    A pair of environmental organizations filed motions in California federal court on Thursday, asking to intervene to defend the city of Oakland against a suit alleging it violated the commerce clause when it passed an ordinance aimed at preventing the export of coal, and pushing for the dismissal of claims.

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