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