ELR Citation: ELR 20385
No(s). 72-2551 (5th Cir. Apr 17, 1973)

A pipeline company is not liable for damage to oyster reefs resulting from an oil spill caused by a vessel's accidental rupture of an undersea pipeline. Strict liability will not be imposed where the damage is caused solely by a nonforeseeable, intervening event. The opinion of the lower court is affirmed.

Counsel for Appellant
Plauche F. Villere, Jr.
906 Richards Building
New Orleans, LA 70112

Counsel for Appellee
C. Murphy Moss, Jr.
Lemle, Kelleher, Kohlmeyer, Mathews & Schumacher
1800 National Bank of Commerce Building
New Orleans, LA 70112