REGULATORY · USA
North Dakota court finalizes reduced damages judgment against Greenpeace in Energy Transfer pipeline protest lawsuit
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On Friday, North Dakota judge James Gion finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in Energy Transfer’s lawsuit over Greenpeace’s role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
Why Now
Energy Transfer brought a lawsuit against Greenpeace tied to protests against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. In March, a jury awarded Energy Transfer about $667m in damages. In October, Judge James Gion issued a decision cutting that award to $345m. On Friday, the judge finalized the $345m judgment. Greenpeace said it would seek a new trial and potentially appeal to the North Dakota supreme court.
Impact
- • Greenpeace is subject to a finalized $345m court judgment in this case.
- • Energy Transfer has a finalized damages judgment amount set at $345m (reduced from the prior jury award).
- • Greenpeace stated it will pursue post-judgment court steps (new trial request and possible appeal).
Who Recalculates
- • Environmental NGOs and advocacy organizations
- • Pipeline and energy infrastructure companies
- • Litigation and appellate counsel
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