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Energy firm denies contamination claims as lawsuit takes shape
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
LENOX TOWNSHIP, PA. — Yesterday, WaterTechOnline reported that Parker Waichman Alonso LLP filed a lawsuit against Southwest Energy Production Company and its parent, Southwestern Energy Company, on behalf of 13 families in Susquehanna County, Pa., claiming their water supplies were fouled by gas drilling operations. And now, a spokesman for the energy firm is speaking out, claiming the lawsuit has no merit, according to TheTimes-Tribune.

The Sept. 16 story quoted Southwestern spokesman John Nicholas who said, "We didn't see any link between Southwestern's well and their water quality issues they were complaining of.”

The plaintiffs’ attorney said there is “no question” that the company’s drilling is to blame. The plaintiffs allege that Southwest Energy Production Company was negligent in the drilling, construction and operation of the Price #1 Well and allowed pollutants, including fracking fluid, to be discharged into the ground or into the waters near their homes and water wells.

Nicholas said they have not yet been served with the lawsuit paperwork.”

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