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Fishermen Sue Over Dredging Disaster | Lake Charles News
Twenty Louisiana fishermen and seafood businesses are suing Venture Global and its partners, accusing them of catastrophic dredging failures that dumped tons of silt into Calcasieu Lake, destroying oyster reefs and killing seafood. Over months in 2025 and 2026, repeated spills, ruptured pipes, and breached containment systems allegedly caused massive environmental damage — even while a local weir was open. Fishermen say their livelihoods are ruined, demanding compensation for lost income, property, and inventory. Defendants remain silent as the case heads to a Cameron Parish jury — a legal…
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