PennEast’s request for rehearing is denied

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied PennEast’s request for a rehearing, which will end the Third Circuit appeal process.

Declined on the morning of Nov. 6, the order requiring PennEast to dismiss the state of New Jersey will stand.

Tim Duggan, attorney and partner at Stark & Stark, a legal firm in Princeton, who represents homeowners in the case, confirmed the decision made.

PennEast can file a petition to the United States Supreme Court to take the case and review the decision – called a writ of certiorari. But, the US Supreme Court only takes a small amount of cases, about 1-2% per year, said Duggan.