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Inter-Power of New York, Inc. v. State of New York

Date: 12-10-1997

Case Number: 90597

Judge: Unknown

Court: New York Court of Claims - Albany

Plaintiff's Attorney: Thomas J. Hall, Thomas E. Butler and Rachel L. Simeon of Chadbourne & Parke, L.L.P.,
New York, New York.

Defendant's Attorney: Assistant New York Attorneys General Michael Friedman and Edia Beirne.

Description:

Claim against State of New York for negligent misrepresentation wherein state agency provided erroneous environmental emissions data to plaintiff power plant developer, plaintiff relied on the accuracy of that data in apply for necessary permist to construct coal-fired power plant, and to meet on-line deadline in long-term power purchase contract with utility. Consequently, plaintiff failed to obtain permits, missed deadline in power purchase contract, and lost in excess of $40 million invested in reliance on the accuracy of the data, as well as profits from power purchase contract.

Outcome:

Settled for $29 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Margaret Meal of MRW Associates, Inc., financial model expert.

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Inter-Power of New York, Inc. v. State of New York?

The outcome was: Settled for $29 million.

Which court heard Inter-Power of New York, Inc. v. State of New York?

This case was heard in New York Court of Claims - Albany, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Inter-Power of New York, Inc. v. State of New York?

Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas J. Hall, Thomas E. Butler and Rachel L. Simeon of Chadbourne & Parke, L.L.P., New York, New York.. Defendant's attorney: Assistant New York Attorneys General Michael Friedman and Edia Beirne..

When was Inter-Power of New York, Inc. v. State of New York decided?

This case was decided on December 10, 1997.