Energy Transfer's founder, Kelcy Warren, has been a vocal critic of the protests, alleging that demonstrators promoted a distorted narrative around his company, which he felt warranted a strong legal response. The protests, which garnered national media attention and drew thousands to North Dakota in 2016 and 2017, were a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding environmentalism, indigenous rights, and the fossil fuel industry. As the dust settles, the outcome may act as a cautionary tale for environmental advocacy in the United States.
Jury Awards Energy Transfer Millions in Damages from Greenpeace Protest Lawsuit
Jury Awards Energy Transfer Millions in Damages from Greenpeace Protest Lawsuit
A landmark verdict from a North Dakota jury holds Greenpeace liable for substantial financial damages tied to Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
In a dramatic turn of events, a North Dakota jury has ruled in favor of Energy Transfer, the pipeline company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), awarding them hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in a lawsuit against Greenpeace. The legal battle stems from protests that took place nearly a decade ago, during which Greenpeace contended that their involvement was minimal and primarily supportive of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts. The verdict, which emerged from a Morton County courtroom after two days of deliberation, has significant implications for the environmental organization, potentially jeopardizing its operations.
