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Ohio Oil And Gas Litigation In The New Fracking Era, Blake A. Watson Prof.
Ohio Oil And Gas Litigation In The New Fracking Era, Blake A. Watson Prof.
Blake A Watson Prof.
Horizontal fracking has substantially changed oil and gas drilling in eastern Ohio. Part I of this article summarizes recent decisions concerning the state’s regulation of oil and gas drilling and production. Part II looks at prior and pending cases raising tort issues such as trespass, negligence, nuisance, and strict liability. Part III describes a variety of actions seeking to invalidate, terminate, interpret, and enforce leases.