Seventh Circuit -- Sierra Club v. Khanjee Holding (US)

Sierra Club v. Khanjee Holding (US)

FRCP issues - power plant permitting/construction.

Absent a change in the legal landscape, law of the case determinations on subject matter jurisdiction bind.

Excessive fines challenge waived, as not made below in reply brief to motion for fines -- since litigant argues that any fine would be excessive.

Deft had sufficient control over project, no need to be actual owner/operator to be sued by relator.

Fine reasonable given deft's knowledge.

Fees should be awarded to relator regardless of how well funded it is.