Native Americans,
Environmental & Energy,
Civil Litigation
Jun. 20, 2022
Hueston Hennigan wins $31M from EPA for Navajo Nation
In 2015, millions of gallons of toxic mine waste were released upstream of the Nation, which flowed down the San Juan River in Colorado, impacting communities and ecosystems downstream, according to the complaint.
The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency agreed to pay the Navajo Nation $31 million to resolve claims from a 2015 mine spill in Colorado that polluted a river running through the tribal territory.
“This settlement is an important victory for the Navajo Nation and holds the United States accountable for its role in causing this disaster,” said Hueston Hennigan LLP partner Andrew K. Walsh. “It is the most significant step yet in our com...
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