Murphy Administration Fights Appeal of Controversial $225 Million Exxon Mobil Settlement
"The judge who presided over the bench trial of the parties' complex claims and defenses examined and ultimately approved the settlement as fair, reasonable, in the public interest and consistent with state statutory policy," said Deputy Attorney General Richard Engel in the state's brief.
March 30, 2018 at 05:39 PM
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Bayway refinery. Photo: Carmen Natale
The administration of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is asking the state Supreme Court not to hear an appeal of the controversial $225 million environmental settlement with Exxon Mobil.
In a brief filed with the court, the Murphy administration said there was no legitimate reason to disturb the settlement.
The settlement is being opposed by numerous environmental groups, who argue that the energy giant was given a sweetheart deal by the Christie administration at a time when former Gov. Chris Christie was running for his nomination as president.
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