Center for Biological Diversity v. FPL Group, Inc.
ELR Citation: ELR 20245 No(s). A116362 (Cal. App. 1st Dist. Sep 18, 2008)
A California appellate court affirmed the dismissal of environmental groups' lawsuit against the owners and operators of wind turbine electric generators for killing and injuring raptors and other birds in violation of the public trust doctrine. Wildlife, including birds, is considered to be a publi...