Environmental Law – Page 3

Jackson, Mississippi Residents File First Federal Class Action Lawsuit Over the Contamination and Failure of the Water System

The environmental and public health crisis lawsuit targets the City of Jackson, Mississippi, its current and former Mayors, the former Jackson Public Works Directors, Trilogy, and Siemens for their involvement in the ruination of the public water system in Jackson Nashville, September 19, 2022–(BusinessWire)–Jackson, Mississippi residents represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, the

LieffCabraser2022-09-19T05:04:31+00:00September 19th, 2022|Environmental Law, Human Rights|

Court Grants Preliminary Approval to $230 Million Settlement in Plains All American 2015 Oil Spill Litigation

On May 26, 2022, Central District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez granted preliminary approval to a proposed $230 million settlement in the class action lawsuit arising from an oil spill off Refugio State Beach in Santa Barbara County in May 2015. The spill occurred when a pipeline owned by Plains ruptured, and oil from the pipeline

LieffCabraser2022-05-26T23:40:26+00:00May 26th, 2022|Environmental Law|

Plaintiffs’ Counsel Announce Filing of Second Amended Complaint in Benton Harbor Lead-Poisoned Water Class Action

National plaintiffs’ firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP joins civil rights champions Edwards & Jennings, P.C. and residents of Benton Harbor to hold local and state government officials accountable for the lead poisoning of Benton Harbor tap water Edwards & Jennings, P.C. and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP have filed a proposed Second

LieffCabraser2022-05-26T19:54:19+00:00May 24th, 2022|Environmental Law, Public Good|

SoCal Edison reports ‘circuit activity’ potentially related to Coastal Laguna Niguel Fire

As reported by the LA Times, the Coastal Laguna Niguel brush fire which destroyed at least 20 homes on May 11, 2022 is being actively investigated for a possible utility cause. Southern California Edison issued a report stating that “our information reflects circuit activity occurring close in time to the reported time of the fire.”

admin2022-05-12T18:59:33+00:00May 12th, 2022|Environmental Law, Fires & Burn Injuries, Personal Injury|

Lieff Cabraser and Robertson & Associates Announce Filing of Class Action Lawsuit Against Amplify Energy Corporation Over 2021 Huntington Beach Oil Spill Disaster

The law firms Lieff Cabraser and Robertson & Associates, LLP announce the filing of a federal class action lawsuit in the Central District of California on behalf of Davey’s Locker Sportfishing, Inc.; Blue Pacific Fisheries; Ivar Southern and Linda Southern; Newport Landing Sportfishing, Inc.; San Pedro Bait Co.; Donald C. Brockman, individually and as trustee

LieffCabraser2021-10-11T20:24:56+00:00October 11th, 2021|Environmental Law|

Federal Judge Questions Discoverer of PG&E Line Downed at Dixie Fire Origin Point

As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California took time during a hearing yesterday to question the PG&E employee on record for having found a tree fallen on a power line at the origin point of the massive Dixie Fire still burning across the northern

LieffCabraser2021-09-15T00:38:36+00:00September 15th, 2021|Environmental Law, Fires & Burn Injuries|

Susanville, once a refuge for other fire-threatened towns, now finds its 15,000 residents threatened by expanding Dixie Fire

Already the second-largest wildfire in California recorded history, despite the best efforts of thousands of firefighters the Dixie Fire grew another 40,000 acres overnight and now threatens the town of Susanville. With a population of 15,000, Susanville would be the largest community yet to fall to the Dixie Fire. We are committed to

LieffCabraser2021-09-01T15:19:47+00:00August 18th, 2021|Environmental Law, Fires & Burn Injuries|

540,000 Acres, 1,210 Buildings Destroyed by Dixie Fire, 2nd Largest in California History

The Dixie Fire, now 31% contained, has expanded to a staggering 540,000 acres in size. It has destroyed 1,120 buildings, plus minor structures, and damaged many more. Over 16,000 buildings remain threatened. Our firm continues its efforts to get information and support to injured and evacuating Californians from the four directly affected counties --

LieffCabraser2021-08-19T00:12:13+00:00August 12th, 2021|Environmental Law, Fires & Burn Injuries|

Dixie Fire Grows to Third Largest in California History, updated measure shows only 21% containment

As California's Dixie Fire grows to horrifyingly epic proportions (now the third largest in state history), the Lieff Cabraser firm continues its efforts to get information and support to injured and evacuating Californians from the four directly affected counties -- Butte, Lassen, Plumas, and Tehama. If you or a loved one have been injured

LieffCabraser2021-08-09T03:23:28+00:00August 7th, 2021|Environmental Law, Fires & Burn Injuries|

Judge Allows Property Owner Claims to Proceed in Santa Barbara Plains Oil Spill Lawsuit

As reported by Law360 (subscription), U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez of the Central District of California has issued an order denying an attempt by Plains All American Pipeline to escape liability for the harm its 2015 Refugio State Beach oil spill in Santa Barbara brought to affected property owners after the rupture of one

LieffCabraser2022-09-21T21:30:21+00:00March 20th, 2020|Environmental Law|

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