Legal Opinion
Wagoner v. Chevron USA, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided July 24, 2013No. 48,119-CAPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDrew, J.
Lin this matter involving alleged damages to property caused by contamination from mineral operations, the primary issue is the legal effect of the mineral servitude owners’ rights to sue for damages that were conveyed to the surface owners. The plaintiffs1 acquired the property (surface rights only) in 2004. Oil and gas exploration on the property began in 1945.
*729By assignments executed2 from the mineral servitude owners of 99% of their rights to make claims for damages, the plaintiffs sought recovery for harm resulting from long-term oil and gas activities on their property conducted or…
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2Cases cited6 opinions
- Burguieres v. PollingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2003
- Kelty v. BrumfieldSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1994
- Eagle Pipe and Supply, Inc. v. Amerada Hess CorporationSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2011
- Wagoner v. CHEVRON USA INC.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2010
- Walton v. BurnsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2013
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3Cited by5 opinions
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