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Washington tribes’ climate deception lawsuit survives oil companies’ dismissal bid

Published 23:07 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 23:07 on May 4, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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A Washington state judge denied oil companies’ bid to dismiss climate deception claims brought by two Tribal governments, allowing most of the case to proceed while giving the tribes 30 days to amend allegations against one defendant.
A Washington state judge denied oil companies’ bid to dismiss climate deception claims brought by two Tribal governments, allowing most of the case to proceed while giving the tribes 30 days to amend allegations against one defendant.


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