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Washington County authorizes solicitor to file affidavit opposing Tunnel Ridge injunction
Summary
The county authorized its solicitor to file an affidavit in Tunnel Ridge LLC v. Mark West Liberty Midstream and Resources LLC opposing a requested injunction, saying the injunction would have a "devastating economic impact" on local oil and gas operations.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners authorized the county solicitor to file an affidavit opposing a request for injunctive relief in the case Tunnel Ridge LLC v. Mark West Liberty Midstream and Resources LLC. Chief Clerk Chief Clark presented the request during the meeting and said the injunction “would have a devastating economic impact on oil and gas operations that would affect the county, neighboring townships, property, and royalty owners in the portion of this county.”
Why it matters: The county positioned itself against a court motion that, if granted, the county says could broadly affect energy operations and local stakeholders.
Details: Chief Clark asked the commissioners to approve the solicitor filing the affidavit on the county’s behalf in civil docket CV2025-02855. The board approved the motion by roll call.
Discussion vs. decision: Commissioners did not debate substantive legal arguments on the record beyond the chief clerk’s statement. The formal action authorized the solicitor to file the affidavit; no other legal directives or settlements were announced.
Background: The filing directly relates to ongoing litigation between Tunnel Ridge LLC and Mark West Liberty Midstream and Resources LLC; the transcript does not provide the underlying complaint or the precise legal grounds for the injunctive relief request.
What’s next: The solicitor’s office will prepare and file the affidavit in the civil case. The transcript does not state a filing date or further procedural deadlines.
