A new federal lawsuit has been filed challenging offshore wind farm leases in waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and New York, adding to the complex litigation landscape surrounding East Coast offshore wind development. The lawsuit comes as multiple legal challenges to offshore wind projects are progressing through the federal courts, with competing claims from project supporters and opponents creating a patchwork of legal rulings that have alternately blocked and permitted construction to proceed. The new litigation represents the ongoing efforts by some fishing community members, coastal property owners, and environmental organizations to challenge the legal basis for offshore wind leasing and permitting decisions. The suit adds to the uncertainty facing developers and the fishing industry alike, as the legal status of offshore wind projects continues to evolve through multiple court proceedings. More information can be found here.
