Don’t blame me. I voted for Vitter.
Here is the latest in John Bel Edwards’ and his cronies scheme to milk the oil and gas industry for billions.
But shakedowns aren't usually grounded in compelling evidence, and Louisiana appears to view liberal New York City and San Francisco as models to follow. A network of trial lawyers recently filed 42 lawsuits for six parishes alleging oil and gas companies are responsible for the state's coastal erosion and seeking damages.
Read more: Louisiana Follows Liberal New York City's Lead In Going After Oil Companies