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Environmental Law Litigation Tracker

Source-backed environmental law cases organized by court, parties, state footprint, recent docket events, and coverage signals. This page is generated from materialized case-topic matches, not slow live text scans.

environmental epa clean water act clean air act pollution contamination oil spill

Topic footprint

145

cases

145

active

13

courts

12

states

Recent environmental law cases

Ranked by recent case activity among canonical cases with this topic classification.

Active Active litigation 80 topic score

CPD NY Energy Corp. v Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc.

S.D.N.Y. 25-cv-00252

CPD NY Energy Corp. et al. v Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc. is tracked by Juryvine as a civil case. The available record places the matter in S.D.N.Y.. The docket number on file is 25-cv-00252. This page is held in watch mode until richer filings, parties, rulings, or media coverage provide enough context for deeper analysis. Juryvine will update the summary as

1 event 0 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 92 topic score

Stipulation and order filed in OMI Refractories v. Hankin Environmental Systems case

D.N.J. 23-cv-18489

OMI Refractories, LLC v. Hankin Environmental Systems, Inc., docket number 23-cv-18489, involved filing of a stipulation and order in the District of New Jersey. The stipulation likely reflects an agreement between parties on procedural or substantive matters, potentially streamlining litigation. Specific dispute details remain undisclosed.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 76 topic score

Conservation Law Foundation files claim construction briefs against National Grid

D. Mass. 24-cv-12830

The Conservation Law Foundation and others filed claim construction briefs against National Grid USA in Massachusetts. The case is in early stages focusing on legal interpretation of claims, likely involving environmental or utility regulation issues.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

NJ Department of Environmental Protection sues E.I. DuPont in federal court over environmental claims

D.N.J. 19-cv-14766

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and others sued E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company in the District of New Jersey, docket 19-cv-14766. The civil suit likely involves environmental claims alleging violations or damages caused by the defendants' activities. The case implicates regulatory and environmental compliance issues.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Americans for Prosperity Foundation Challenges White House Environmental Council in DC

D.D.C. 24-cv-02135

Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed a civil challenge against the White House Council on Environmental Quality in the District of Columbia. The case is in the pretrial phase with ongoing case management, likely involving environmental policy or administrative actions by the Council.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Chelmowski sues EPA, files motion for extension in California federal court

C.D. Cal. 22-cv-03177

In Chelmowski v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, docket 22-cv-03177, the plaintiff filed a motion for an extension of time in the Central District of California. The case involves litigation against the EPA, likely related to environmental or administrative regulatory issues.

2 events 2 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 76 topic score

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sues Exxon Mobil Corporation in New Jersey federal court

D.N.J. 14-cv-06228

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sued Exxon Mobil Corporation and other defendants in the District of New Jersey under docket number 14-cv-06228. While specific allegations are not detailed, the suit likely involves corporate conduct issues such as environmental impact or regulatory compliance. The state aims to hold Exxon Mobil accountable for actions affecting public

2 events 2 coverage signals 4 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper sues County over environmental issues in Central District

C.D. Cal. 24-cv-06854

San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper and others sued the County of San Luis Obispo in the Central District of California, docket number 24-cv-06854. The dispute involves environmental or regulatory issues, likely concerning water quality or environmental protection. The docket shows active litigation with motions and oppositions, indicating contested procedural matters.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 44 topic score

Washington Wildlife First and others sue Susewind in Western District of Washington

W.D. Wash. 26-cv-05333

Washington Wildlife First and other plaintiffs sued defendants including Susewind in the Western District of Washington under docket 26-cv-05333. The case involves corporate and diversity disclosures for jurisdictional purposes. Specific factual allegations or claims have not been disclosed, limiting insight into the dispute's nature.

4 events 2 coverage signals 4 entities
Active Active litigation 76 topic score

US Government Files Enforcement Action Against Plains All American Pipeline

C.D. Cal. 20-cv-02415

The United States government filed an enforcement action against Plains All American Pipeline L.P. and related parties in docket number 20-cv-02415 at the Central District of California. The case concerns alleged violations of pipeline operation regulations, likely involving environmental or safety standards. The government seeks to enforce compliance with applicable laws

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Order issued in multidistrict litigation over valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan products

D.N.J. 19-md-02875

The multidistrict litigation (MDL) 1:19-md-02875 involves product liability claims regarding valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan blood pressure medications. Plaintiffs allege contamination with carcinogenic substances caused health risks and damages. The District of New Jersey court consolidated numerous individual cases to streamline pretrial proceedings.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Californians for Alternatives to Toxics sue Reichardt Duck Farm over environmental concerns

N.D. Cal. 22-cv-09065

Californians for Alternatives to Toxics sued Reichardt Duck Farm and others in docket 22-cv-09065 at the Northern District of California. The case likely involves environmental or toxic substance claims, with recent procedural updates including a notice of address change.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Environmental Litigation Continues in In re Chiquita Canyon Landfill in California

C.D. Cal. 23-cv-08380

In re Chiquita Canyon Landfill Litigation, docket 23-cv-08380 in the Central District of California, concerns disputes related to the operations or environmental impact of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The case shows procedural developments such as attorney substitutions but lacks detailed information on claims or parties involved.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

North Dakota Supreme Court orders halt to Dutch suit against Dakota Access Pipeline developer

Court unknown

The North Dakota Supreme Court ordered a halt to a Dutch lawsuit against the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The court’s order suspends proceedings, likely pending jurisdictional or procedural review. This action affects ongoing litigation related to the pipeline’s development and associated environmental or regulatory claims.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 92 topic score

NJ Building Laborers Benefit Funds sue PAL Environmental Safety Corp.

D.N.J. 25-cv-16307

NJ Building Laborers Statewide Benefit Funds and trustees sued PAL Environmental Safety Corp. in the District of New Jersey, docket 25-cv-16307. The case likely concerns benefit fund contributions or related obligations. No substantive updates are currently available.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 50 topic score

Application filed for multi-court exemption from Judicial Conference EPA fees

D.N.J. 23-mc-00001

An application was filed in the District of New Jersey seeking a multi-court exemption from Judicial Conference Electronic Public Access fees. The request aims to reduce or waive costs for electronic access to court records across jurisdictions.

1 event 1 coverage signal 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

USA files reply brief in environmental enforcement case against ISP Environmental Services

D.N.J. 22-cv-04344

The United States filed a reply brief in a civil enforcement action against ISP Environmental Services in the District of New Jersey. The case involves alleged violations of environmental regulations, with the government pressing regulatory compliance claims. The reply brief responds to opposition arguments, reflecting ongoing procedural disputes in a complex regulatory

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

Nachtrieb sue BP Products North America in Western District of Washington

W.D. Wash. 25-cv-02116

Nachtrieb and others filed suit against BP Products North America Inc in the Western District of Washington. The case docket 25-cv-02116 shows recent activity involving setting or resetting deadlines, indicating ongoing procedural developments. The underlying dispute likely involves product or environmental claims against BP.

1 event 0 coverage signals 1 entity
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

Massachusetts court issues order in Conservation Law Foundation v. Twin Rivers case

D. Mass. 23-cv-11858

The District of Massachusetts issued an order in Conservation Law Foundation v. Twin Rivers, docket 23-cv-11858. The case involves environmental claims against Twin Rivers Technologies Holdings Inc. The order's specifics are not detailed.

1 event 1 coverage signal 3 entities
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

Los Angeles Waterkeeper files civil suit against Los Angeles Galvanizing Company

C.D. Cal. 26-cv-05095

Los Angeles Waterkeeper filed a civil action against Los Angeles Galvanizing Company in the Central District of California. The docket includes a certificate of interested parties, reflecting disclosure obligations. The case likely involves environmental or regulatory claims.

1 event 0 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 92 topic score

Court issues order in Environmental Appraisers & Builders v. Society Hill at Galloway

D.N.J. 25-cv-03401

The District of New Jersey court issued an order in Environmental Appraisers & Builders, LLC v. Society Hill at Galloway II Condominium Association, Inc., docket 25-cv-03401. The order likely addresses case management or procedural issues in this civil dispute.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Fritz and others sue EPA over regulatory actions in Colorado federal court

D. Colo. 26-cv-02005

Plaintiffs Fritz and others filed suit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency and related parties in the District of Colorado. The case involves challenges to EPA actions or regulations, likely concerning environmental policy or enforcement. The docket number is 26-cv-02005.

1 event 0 coverage signals 1 entity

Where these cases are filed

CA

36 cases

36 active · 2 courts

None

36 cases

36 active · 0 courts

DC

16 cases

16 active · 1 court

NJ

14 cases

14 active · 1 court

NY

13 cases

13 active · 1 court

FL

9 cases

9 active · 1 court

WA

6 cases

6 active · 1 court

CO

5 cases

5 active · 1 court

IL

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

MA

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

TX

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

DE

1 case

1 active · 1 court

Recent docket activity

Order
The court issued an order.

In Andrews Files Notice of Appearance Against NJ Environmental Department

Order
The court issued an order.

In Center for Biological Diversity granted extension to answer in California case

Order
The court issued an order.

In Washington Wildlife First and others sue Susewind in Western District of Washington

Motion
A Motion was filed.

In Plaintiffs withdraw motion in environmental suit against Army Corps in Washington

Media Coverage
Judge allows state of Alaska to kill bears in bid to protect caribou.

In Judge permits Alaska to kill bears to protect caribou in civil matter

Media Coverage
North Dakota Supreme Court orders judge to halt Dutch suit against Dakota Access Pipeline developer.

In North Dakota Supreme Court orders halt to Dutch suit against Dakota Access Pipeline developer

Media Coverage
This Supreme Court victory for oil giants is not what it seems – People World.

In Supreme Court Oil Ruling Questioned

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Healthy Gulf v. LA DNR Opinion Issued

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Healthy Gulf v. LA DNR Opinion Issued