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ANALYSIS: States, industry groups urge SCOTUS to curb local climate liability suits against oil companies

Published 18:17 on May 27, 2026 / Last updated at 18:17 on May 27, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Insights (Analysis), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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A broad coalition including the US federal government, states, business groups, legal scholars, and tribal interests has urged the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to block a landmark climate damages lawsuit against two oil companies, arguing it would let local governments regulate GHG emissions through state tort law.
A broad coalition including the US federal government, states, business groups, legal scholars, and tribal interests has urged the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) to block a landmark climate damages lawsuit against two oil companies, arguing it would let local governments regulate GHG emissions through state tort law.


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