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North Dakota judge finalizes Greenpeace $345m judgment
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A North Dakota judge finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in Energy Transfer’s lawsuit over Greenpeace’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Why it matters
Judge James Gion finalized the judgment on Friday. The judgment amount is $345m. It follows an October decision in which the judge reduced a roughly $667m damages award that a jury had awarded Energy Transfer in March. Greenpeace said it would seek a new trial and, if necessary, appeal the decision to the North Dakota supreme court.
Implications
- • Greenpeace is subject to an enforceable $345m civil judgment in the case.
- • Greenpeace stated it will pursue post-judgment court steps: a request for a new trial and, if needed, an appeal to the North Dakota supreme court.
Who is affected
- • Environmental NGOs facing civil litigation
- • Pipeline operators pursuing civil damages claims
- • Litigation counsel handling post-judgment motions and appeals
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