PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A jury in Plaquemines Parish has ordered Chevron to pay at least $740 million to restore Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The legal battle lingered in court for more than a decade, with the jury ruling that Texaco, which was acquired by Chevron in 2001, had contrib uted to coastal erosion. NOMA’s New African Masquerades Exhibit is Remarkable Chevron says it plans to appeal the ruling. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry released a statement claiming that the verdict only hurts Louisiana, saying "Our state's leading investors in coastal restoration those with both the expertise and financial resources to make a real impact are now being driven away." Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Volksfest is German fun to celebrate spring at Deutsches Haus this weekend Senate vote-a-rama on Trump budget bill kicks off Fish Fry Friday at St Benilde in Metairie! Severe Threat Early Sunday. Delgado's win streak will be tested in upcoming series against top-ranked LSUE Chevron ordered to pay $740M for Louisiana coastal restoration ...read more read less