Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana
If I inherit land with mineral rights and if the land is polluted from a oil well who is responsible for clean up. State is Louisiana.
Asked on 11/01/10, 10:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
You will need to file suit against the company or companies that held the leases.
Answered on 11/07/10, 4:23 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Does not matter who has the mineral rights. The company(s) who caused the polluted/hazardous conditions would be responsible and there have been some very large awards to land owners whose property was left in such a condition. According to where your property is located, I can assist you in finding a very experienced attorney who handles things like your problem.
Answered on 11/07/10, 2:00 pm