Trial is set for September in Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd. The News Tribune article about the order denying efforts by Teck Cominco Metals to bring in other parties is here.
The order is here DCT Order 4-4-12
Seven previous posts on this case can be found here.
Here’s an interesting Rule 19 motion — the State of Oklahoma has sued Tyson Foods and other poultry producers over the pollution of the Illinois River (news article here). The defendants now claim that the Cherokee Nation owns the riverbed and are therefore indispensable parties to the suit, mandating the dismissal of the suit if the Nation refuses to be joined as a party. (H/T Todd)
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