Texas Family Awarded $2.9 Million In Fracking Lawsuit 146
New submitter martinQblank writes "CNN reports: A Texas family whose home was within a two-mile radius of 22 natural gas wells — one of which was less than 800 feet away — has been awarded $2.9 million by a jury. The family, who suffered from a variety of ailments (including nosebleeds, rashes, migraines and more), was advised by a doctor to leave their ranch immediately and see a physician specializing in environmental health. The defendant in the case, Aruba Petroleum, disagreed with the jury's decision, as did other attorneys who are familiar with the energy sector — calling in a 'knee-jerk' reaction. Additionally the company noted that they had complied with all applicable environmental regulations. The family itself? Still in favor of oil and natural gas extraction: 'We are not anti-fracking or anti-drilling. My goodness, we live in Texas. Keep it in the pipes, and if you have a leak or spill, report it and be respectful to your neighbors. If you are going to put this stuff in close proximity to homes, be respectful and careful.'"
In Canada they be like (Score:2, Funny)
WHERE IS MY MONEY? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Congrats on complying with applicable regulatio (Score:2, Funny)
Re:mystery ailments (Score:4, Funny)
Shut up and drink some oil, you commie greentard. The fossil fuel extraction industry is a fucking god, so bow down and take what they give you!
Re:Um yeah (Score:5, Funny)
Yeah, we love fracking! Now give us the 2.9 million dollars...
Lawsuit money that is. Green Gold. Texas tea.
Well the first thing you know ol Bob's a millionaire,
Doctors said "Bob move away from there"
Said "Californy is the place you ought to be"
So they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly.
Hills that is. Swimmin' pools, clean air.