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Greenpeace Challenges $667M Jury Award in High-Stakes Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Greenpeace has filed a motion to reduce a jury’s substantial award of $667 million in a recent trial concerning the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the damages are excessively high. The case emerged from events that unfolded during the pipeline’s construction, which sparked significant controversies and protests. The jury’s decision to impose such a hefty financial penalty came in response to claims filed by Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the pipeline. This decision was intended to address losses the company allegedly suffered due to direct actions taken by Greenpeace activists. The … Read more

Greenpeace Challenges Massive $667M Jury Award in Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Greenpeace is challenging a jury’s decision that awarded $667 million to Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, following a trial related to protests against the pipeline. The environmental organization filed a motion to reduce the amount, asserting that the damages claimed by the company are excessive and unjustified. The controversy stems from a series of demonstrations that took place in 2016 and 2017, where activists opposed the pipeline’s construction, arguing it threatened the Missouri River and surrounding water supplies. These protests involved thousands of participants and drew national and … Read more