Pa. judge questions secrecy deal in gas drill case

The Hallowich settlement contained a gag order, but the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Observer-Reporter, of Washington, sought to have that overturned, saying the details should be open.

The Hallowiches gained national attention after claiming that nearby drilling operations and a gas processing plant made the property that they bought in 2005 worthless and posed health risks.

O'Dell Seneca says she'll issue a ruling after reviewing documents in the case, but she didn't indicate when.