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Federal Court Affirms $14M Penalty Against Exxon for Pollution in Texas.

  • Published In: Claims Journal, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

A federal court has upheld a $14.25 million penalty against Exxon Mobil for violating the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and chemical plant complex in Texas. The ruling follows a decade of litigation initiated by the Sierra Club and Environment Texas in 2010. Exxon was found to have released 10 million pounds of pollution beyond permitted levels, leading to the penalty. The decision affirms the right of individuals living near industrial facilities to hold polluters accountable for non-compliance with air pollution limits. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Claims Journal. 2024/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:181623416
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