Despite the fervent legal wrangling, Texas Aromatics and its co-plaintiffs found their case dismissed by a Texas federal judge, who deemed the spilled substance ineligible for classification as oil under existing law.
Silence from Stakeholders
As the legal saga unfolds, representatives for the involved parties remained tight-lipped, declining to offer immediate comment on the Supreme Court’s decision.
Justices Won’t Review Texas Oil Spill Liability Fight : Legal Representation
Texas Aromatics is legally represented by James L. Silliman and Garrett A. Gibson of Eversheds Sutherland. Stolt Tankers BV is represented by Raymond T. Waid, Kathryn Z. Gonski, and Emily von Qualen of Liskow & Lewis APLC. Petredec Trading’s legal counsel comprises Julia M. Haines and David D. Hornbeak of Holland & Knight LLP. Intercontinental Terminals is represented by Aaron M. Streett, Russell Lewis, Ben Gonsoulin, Anthony Lucisano, and Beau Carter of Baker Botts LLP.
