ELR Citation: ELR 20011
No(s). 99-30067 (5th Cir. Aug 16, 2000)

The court affirms a district court decision holding oil companies liable for $240,000 in damages for failing to adequately maintain spoil banks on canals operated by them, resulting in damage to a freshwater flotant marsh in Terrebone Parrish, Louisiana. The owners of the marsh filed suit against th...