On July 13, 2015, Judge Michael J. Hogan ruled in favor of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and denied eight environmental interest groups’ request to intervene and oppose the proposed Exxon Settlement. In an over 30 page ruling, the Court found that the environmental groups’ interests were adequately represented through the public notice and comments process. According to the court, to allow intervention “would unduly delay proceedings and prejudice the State and Exxon. For the full ruling, please click here.
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