Rocky Mountain Power announced Friday that it had settled a lawsuit with oil giant Chevron related to two spills that poured tens of thousands of gallons of crude into Red Butte Creek.
Chevron Pipe Line Co. had sued the Utah-based power company for $30 million after an electrical surge apparently damaged an oil pipeline, causing two spills, according to court filings.
The first spill, in June 2010, unleashed 33,600 gallons of crude as it leaked overnight, scarring Red Butte Creek, property in surrounding neighborhoods, the Liberty Park pond and parts of the Jordan River.
Crews from Chevron repaired the pipeline, under the direction of state and federal agencies, court documents say.