Oil Giants Seek Supreme Court Review to Block State Climate Lawsuits

ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a climate liability lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, arguing that climate change claims are a federal policy issue, not a matter for state courts. The Court's decision could set precedent for dozens of similar suits by state and local governments seeking damages from fossil fuel producers. The outcome is uncertain, but a ruling for the companies would likely curtail climate litigation, while a denial would allow cases to proceed.