ELR Citation: ELR 20291
No(s). 71-0-144 (D. Neb. May 6, 1971)

Plaintiffs' suit for violation of §13 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. §407, is dismissed on defendants' motion because the Act does not expressly permit a person seeking the informer's fees to maintain a qui tam action for violation of the statute. Plaintiffs' request for injunctive relief is denied because they have not shown they have an interest in such relief different from that of the general public.

Counsel for Plaintiffs:
Charles A. Nanfito
Nanfito & Nanfito
728 Keeline Bldg.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-7161

Counsel for Defendants:
Leo Eisenstatt
Eisenstatt, Higgins, Miller & Kinnamon
Suite 707, City National Bank Bldg.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 341-4018