Mountain Valley Pipeline Seeks Legal Recourse in Shepherdstown
Mountain Valley Pipeline asks Intermediate Court of Appeals to return protest lawsuit to circuit court
WV Metro News | Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Mountain Valley Pipeline is seeking to have its lawsuit against protesters, who allegedly obstructed construction near Shepherdstown, returned to circuit court after initial dismissals. Protests involved activists accusing the pipeline of trespass while the legal discussion hinges on whether MVP's easements afford it rights to pursue trespass claims. This case was argued before the Intermediate Court of Appeals, highlighting complex legal interpretations of property rights related to construction in the area. The completed pipeline, which runs from Wetzel County to Virginia, is a point of contention and community interest in the region as debates over energy infrastructure continue.
