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Simmons v. Sabine River Authority of Louisiana

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on April 21, 2014.

Docket No.13-815
Op. Below5th Cir.

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.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jan 7, 2014
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 10, 2014)
Feb 5, 2014
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 12, 2014.
Mar 11, 2014
Brief of respondents Sabine River Authority of Louisiana, et al. in opposition filed.
Mar 26, 2014
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 18, 2014.
Apr 21, 2014
Petition DENIED.

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