A federal judge on Monday denied a request by the owners of Drakes Bay Oyster Company to remain open while they go forward with their lawsuit against US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. The ruling by district Judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers also provided a strong indication that she will ultimately throw out the oyster farm’s suit and force the business to close permanently. Gonzales Rogers ruled that the federal courts do not have the legal authority to overturn Salazar’s decision to not renew the oyster farm’s lease at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Updated: Judge Denies Oyster Farm’s Request to Stay Open
