Violation Tracker Individual Record
Company:
Exxon Mobil
Current Parent Company:
Exxon Mobil
Penalty:
$8,500,000
Year:
2008
Date:
February 14, 2008
Offense Group:
environment-related offenses
Primary Offense:
environmental violation
Violation Description:
Exxon Mobil agreed to pay $8.5 million to a group of New Orleans residents to resolve claims relating to contamination caused by offshore pipe cleaning near the Harvey Canal. The settlement amount was cited in a subsequent federal lawsuit in which additional plaintiffs sought damages.
Level of Government:
state
Action Type:
private litigation
Court:
Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Judicial District Court
Civil or Criminal Case:
civil
Private Lawsuit Resolution Type:
settlement
Facility State:
Louisiana
HQ Country of Parent:
USA
HQ State of Parent:
Texas
Ownership Structure of Parent:
publicly traded
Major Industry of Parent:
oil and gas
Specific Industry of Parent:
oil & gas
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Parent company note:
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