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SCOTUS hands oil companies win in Louisiana coastal lawsuits over historic oil activity

Published 17:44 on April 20, 2026 / Last updated at 17:44 on April 20, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Friday handed oil companies a boost in their fight with Louisiana officials over coastal damage costs, siding with Chevron in a case that could shape similar claims against other oil and gas players, including Exxon Mobil.
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Friday handed oil companies a boost in their fight with Louisiana officials over coastal damage costs, siding with Chevron in a case that could shape similar claims against other oil and gas players, including Exxon Mobil.


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