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Civil Litigation,
Labor/Employment,
Environmental & Energy

Jul. 12, 2019

Oil industry group sues state over refinery worker safety regulations

An oil industry trade group has sued the state to block safety regulations for refinery workers, claiming the rules are impermissible under both federal and state law.

An oil industry trade group has sued the state to block safety regulations for refinery workers, claiming the rules are impermissible under both federal and state law.

Attorneys with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed simultaneous complaints in state and federal court on Tuesday. Western State Petroleum Association v. California Occupational Health and Safety Standards Board, CV19-01270 (E.D. Cal., f...

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