Simmons v. Sabine River Authority of Louisiana
Petition for certiorari denied on April 21, 2014
Issue: Whether the Federal Power Act (FPA) preempts petitioners' property damage tort and takings claims caused by the operation of the licensee of a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensed dam project, where the provisions of the FPA have explicitly saved and reserved such claims to the property owners.
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- Petition of the day (Maureen Johnston, April 10, 2014)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 01/07/2014 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 10, 2014) |
| 02/05/2014 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 12, 2014. |
| 03/11/2014 | Brief of respondents Sabine River Authority of Louisiana, et al. in opposition filed. |
| 03/26/2014 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 18, 2014. |
| 04/21/2014 | Petition DENIED. |