The lawsuit says Enbridge’s pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac violates Michigan’s public trust doctrine. Litigation went on in a state court for a year before Enbridge took the case to federal court.
In her motion, Nessel argues the district and trial courts made multiple errors in moving the case out-of-state.
But a statement from Enbridge says the company is confident District Court Judge Janet Neff made the correct decision to move the case to a federal forum.
Neff said in August the case belongs in a federal court where it can receive proper and fair policy considerations.
Enbridge says Nessel -quote- “seeks to promote gamesmanship and forum shopping” with her motion.
Nessel’s request was announced March 3rd. Enbridge has 10 days to file a countermotion. A federal judge will then decide whether to take the case.
