A Withering Ruling in The Epic Chevron Case.

The article looks at litigation over environmental damage associated with petroleum company Chevron's operations in Ecuador, reporting on a 2014 ruling by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan against the plaintiffs. It notes the plaintiffs, represented by attorney Steven Donziger, had previously won a judgment against Chevron in an Ecuadorean court. Chevron's use of the U.S. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is discussed.