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New York Attorney General

NY-AG v. James Lee

Settled

James Lee and his corporate affiliates allegedly violated the state’s oil and gas well regulations, endangering communities in Steuben and Cattaraugus counties. According to NY-AG, Lee and his companies did not properly plug the wells they operated, which posed a significant danger to drinking water supplies and of releasing methane in the areas surrounding the wells.

Summary generated from official New York Attorney General press release

Source: New York Attorney General Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • James Lee
  • Lee Oil Company, Inc.
  • Whitesville Producing Corporation
  • Whitesville Production Corp.
  • Allegro Oil & Gas Inc.
  • Allegro Investments Corporation

Dates

Resolved
August 23, 2022

Case Details

Industry
Energy
Penalty Type
Fine