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Supreme Court to rule on cities' climate lawsuits against oil companies
Original: An 8-justice Supreme Court to decide whether cities can sue oil companies for climate change impacts
The US Supreme Court, currently seated with eight justices, has agreed to decide whether cities can sue major oil companies for damages related to climate change impacts. The case will determine whether municipal climate liability lawsuits can proceed in state courts, a question that has stalled litigation brought by cities seeking billions in adaptation costs. With one seat vacant, a 4-4 split is possible, which would leave lower court rulings in place.
Why now: The ruling could open or close the door to billions of dollars in climate liability claims against the fossil fuel industry.
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- An 8-justice Supreme Court to decide whether cities can sue oil companies for climate change impacts · CNN
- An 8-justice Supreme Court to decide whether cities can sue oil companies for climate change impacts · CNN
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