Mosaic Potash Carlsbad, Inc. v. Devon Energy Production Company, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
03/25/14 – 04/02/14

Summary

Two-week jury trial.

Via The Albuquerque Business Journal: "It’s been a long time coming, but it appears the legal battle between two giants of the extractive industries in Eddy County will be decided by a state district court jury come December.

The case was filed by Mosaic Potash in 2010, accusing Devon Energy Production Co. of trespassing on two sections of land within a mineral lease held by Mosaic, the Carlsbad Current-Arugs reported. Devon’s drilling in that area allegedly caused damages to the potash deposits. Further, gas and oil drilling too close to a potash mine creates a risk that methane may enter the underground work areas and cause an explosion or other problems, according to court documents."

http://www.abqjournal.com/295362/biz/potash-vs-oil-mosaics-lawsuit-against-devon-energy-set-for-december-trial.html

Outcome

Devon was negligent toward Mosaic but not found to have trespassed against Mosaic.
Damages:$0.01

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Raymond Romero
Jurisdiction
5th Judicial District of New Mexico
Court
Eddy County Court
Case Number
D-503-CV-201000990
Industry
Energy
Practice Area
Real Property
Plaintiff
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad, Inc
Defense
Devon Energy Production Company
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

MAR
25
MAR
26
MAR
27
MAR
28
MAR
31
APR
1
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
APR
2

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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