Court Says Residents Can Sue Frackers For Earthquake Damage

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By Farron CousinsJul 14, 2015, 7:58 am97 pts
The Oklahoma State Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to the fossil fuel industry last week when it unanimously decided that homeowners in Oklahoma could sue the industry for earthquake damage linked to hydraulic fracturing. While the justices on the Court did not necessarily endorse the link between…

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