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Midwest Energy Emissions files patent lawsuits against 14 utilities in three district courts
Birchtech Corp.
- Filed July 30, 2024, in Arizona, Iowa, and Missouri federal courts against 14 defendants including Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Ameren, and Tucson Electric Power.
- Alleges willful infringement of SEA mercury-emission reduction patents; seeks damages, costs, and a permanent injunction.
- Follows March 2024 jury award of $57M against CERT defendants for willful infringement; pre-trial settlements with AJ Gallagher and DTE in late 2023.
- CEO Richard MacPherson states the goal is to license the technology and create business partnerships with the defendants.