Kivalina - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Kivalina - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Kivalina - Order Granting Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
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Case4:08-cv-01138-SBA Document194 Filed09/30/09 Page24 <strong>of</strong> 24<br />
IV. CONCLUSION<br />
The Court concludes that Plaintiffs’ federal claim <strong>for</strong> nuisance is barred by the political<br />
question doctrine and <strong>for</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> standing under Article III. Accordingly,<br />
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants’ motions <strong>to</strong> dismiss <strong>for</strong> lack <strong>of</strong><br />
jurisdiction are GRANTED. The remaining motions <strong>to</strong> dismiss are DENIED as moot.<br />
Plaintiffs’ state law claims are dismissed without prejudice <strong>to</strong> refiling in state court. The Clerk<br />
shall close the file and terminate all pending matters.<br />
IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />
Dated: September 30, 2009<br />
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SAUNDRA BROWN ARMSTRONG<br />
United States District Judge
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