Oregon Judge Rejects State’s Request to Dismiss Oysterman’s Lawsuit
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [THE REGISTER-GUARD] October 3, 2017
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — A judge has rejected a request by Oregon officials to dismiss a lawsuit contending the state is allowing pollution from dairies to harm oyster harvests in Tillamook Bay.
Tillamook County Circuit Judge Mari Garric Trevino denied the request from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, The Capital Press reported.
Oyster Co. President Jesse Hayes is seeking $100,000 in damages and an order forcing the state to strengthen pollution regulations in the area that Hayes says are insufficient.
Hayes says fecal coliform bacteria from animal waste that flows into Tillamook Bay is so high he’s prohibited ...
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