A brief history of the Exxon Mobil sabotage case
By APFriday, August 28, 2009
A brief history of the Exxon Mobil sabotage case
A quick look at the history of the case in which Exxon Mobil Corp. is accused of sabotaging wells it has abandoned.
— 1989: Exxon and Texas landowner cut off negotiations on royalty payments.
— 1991: Exxon plugs last of its wells on the disputed land.
— 1994: Smaller company tries to re-enter old Exxon well sites, but says it can’t drill. Accuses Exxon of sabotaging the wells and later files suit along with landowners.
— 1999: Civil jury rules against Exxon, awards $18.6 million. Appeals court later upholds decision.
— March, 2009: Texas Supreme Court overturns verdict on most counts.
— July-August, 2009: Texas officials ask for large regulatory fines against Exxon, seek rehearing before Texas Supreme Court.
