Swinomish Indian Tribal Community v BNSF Railway Company

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Case Number:

2:15-cv-00543

Court:

Washington Western

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Robert S. Lasnik

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  1. April 07, 2015

    Tribe Sues BNSF Railway Over Quadrupled Crude Oil Hauls

    A Washington state tribe hit BNSF Railway Co. with a suit in federal court Tuesday, alleging the company is shipping far more dangerous crude oil across the tribe's reservation than is allowed under a right-of-way easement agreement between the parties.