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Maryland Supreme Court rejects climate liability suits, finds claims preempted by federal law

Published 17:22 on March 25, 2026 / Last updated at 17:22 on March 25, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of climate liability lawsuits brought by three local governments, finding their claims against oil and gas companies are preempted by federal law and fail under state tort doctrines.
Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of climate liability lawsuits brought by three local governments, finding their claims against oil and gas companies are preempted by federal law and fail under state tort doctrines.


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