Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish · ¶32

In this case, the parish's suit challenged Chevron's conduct at the Delta Duck Club field, where Chevron drilled during the war. Chevron removed on the theory that the suit alleged that Chevron illegally produced crude oil in the Delta Duck Club field, while it simultaneously served as an avgas refner for the military. The parish's state-court complaint, like its expert report in the parallel case, alleged that Chev- ron's use of the coastal zone had been illegally commenced prior to the effective date of the Act, citing its crude-oil production processes, use of earthen pits, and dredging of canals. Chevron's notice of removal thus argued that the complaint, alongside the parishes' report, showed that the parish would target acts related to its performance of federal duties during the war. The District Court rejected this argument and granted the parish's motion to remand to state…

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