Courts Lawsuit in ’21 oil spill has been settled, pipeline operator says
A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought by fishing companies, coastal businesses and property owners looking to recoup losses after last fall’s pipeline break that spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean off Orange County, operator
Details of the agreement that will settle the civil claims against Amplify and its subsidiary companies were not provided. A statement from Amplify’s president and CEO,
Still being finalized are details such as how the money will be allocated fairly to all plaintiffs and the steps for injunctive relief that Amplify will take to ensure “this never happens again,” he said.
Aitken said, though, that attorneys are “very satisfied” with the terms of the agreement “and feel our clients will be equally satisfied, and that’s the most important thing.”
Amplify said the company’s insurance policies will fund the settlement, which still needs to be approved by the court.
Orange County officials recently agreed to accept a
The October pipeline breach about 4 miles off Huntington Beach poured an estimated 25,000 gallons of oil into the water, shutting down beaches, harbors and fisheries as the slick was mopped up from shorelines and off contaminated wildlife.
The combined class action lawsuit sought an unspecified amount in damages of more than
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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