Federal Court Rules Michigan Pipeline Case Belongs in State Court

The decision stems from a lawsuit by Michigan AG Dana Nessel aiming to shut down a contentious section of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline.

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Enbridge missed the deadline to move the case to federal court.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel initially filed the lawsuit in 2019 to void a 1953 easement for the pipeline segment under the Straits of Mackinac.
Concerns over the pipeline's safety have grown due to gaps in protective coating and damage from a boat anchor.
Enbridge argues the pipeline is regulated by federal law and affects U.S.-Canada trade.
A separate federal lawsuit and a related case in Wisconsin are still pending.