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Oil Company Withdraws Lawsuit Against San Benito County- 4/08/15 07:30 S.G.

An oil company has withdrawn a lawsuit against San Benito County. In November, voters approved Measure J, which prohibits fracking and high-intensity oil extraction. Citadel Exploration sued the county for $1 billion, arguing that only the state can regulate gas drilling. On Friday, the company informed county officials that it is dropping the lawsuit. The board of supervisors had previously set up a legal defense fund to prepare for the suit. The fund may remain active in case other oil companies sue the county for losses.

 

 

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