Federal Court Dismisses US Wind Cross-Claim

A federal judge has dismissed a key legal claim tied to the offshore wind dispute involving Ocean City, Maryland. The Town has been notified that on Friday, February 13th, Judge Gallagher of the United States District Court granted the federal defendants’ motion to dismiss US Wind’s cross-claim in its entirety. The Court determined that US Wind’s cross-claim will not move forward. While the dismissal was issued “without prejudice” — meaning the Court did not rule on the underlying merits of the claims — the cross-claim, as presented, has been rejected and will not proceed. Ocean City has raised concerns regarding the offshore wind project and its impacts on the local community, economy, tourism, and coastal environment. Town officials say they will continue defending the community’s economic and environmental interests.