Simmons v. Sabine River Authority of Louisiana
Certiorari Denied
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.
Jan 7, 2014Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 10, 2014)
Feb 5, 2014Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 12, 2014.
Mar 11, 2014Brief of respondents Sabine River Authority of Louisiana, et al. in opposition filed.
Mar 26, 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 18, 2014.
Apr 21, 2014Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Simmons v. Sabine River Authority of Louisiana, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/simmons-v-sabine-river-authority-of-louisiana/