Pipelines

Casper, WY – In a surprising decision by federal judges, a Wyoming landowner’s claim for compensation following the revelation of illegal oil pipelines buried underneath his property was denied. This ruling underscores the complexities surrounding property rights and underground mineral resources. The case involved rancher John Thompson, who discovered several unauthorized pipelines running beneath his sprawling acreage in 2015. Initially undiscovered during his purchase of the ranch in 2010, these pipelines were later revealed to have been transporting crude oil without his knowledge or consent. Thompson’s legal struggle began when he demanded payment for the … Read more