BP America Production Company v. Parish of Cameron, Louisiana
Emergency application for stay is denied on Nov. 7, 2023.
Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the commencement of the Nov. 27 trial so that BP America Production, Hilcorp Energy, and Shell Oil may pursue a change of venue to a neutral forum.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/17/2023 | Application (23A364) for a stay, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| 10/26/2023 | Response to application (23A364) requested by Justice Alito, due by 5 p.m. (EDT) on November 2, 2023. |
| 10/27/2023 | Letter to the Clerk filed. |
| 11/02/2023 | Response to application from respondent Parish of Cameron, Louisiana, et al. filed. |
| 11/06/2023 | Reply of applicant BP America Production Company, et al. filed. |
| 11/07/2023 | Application (23A364) referred to the Court. |
| 11/07/2023 | Application (23A364) for stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. |