Defendant Cites Rule Of Capture In 3-Page Answer To Long-Running Fracking Case

(January 24, 2024, 11:42 AM EST) -- HARRISBURG, Pa. — A hydraulic fracturing operator has filed a short answer in Pennsylvania federal court in a long-running and complex dispute, denying a trespass claim brought by plaintiffs who contend that they continue to be victims of intrusive conduct that results in natural gas being extracted from their land.  The fracking company argues that the claims are precluded by the Rule of Capture....