Supreme Court hears oil companies' bid to block climate liability lawsuits

ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy argued Monday to dismiss state-level lawsuits seeking damages for climate-related costs, a case that could determine the fate of dozens of similar claims nationwide.

First covered Oct 5, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 3 articles · no longer in the live window

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scotusblog.com Supreme Court to consider whether suit may go forward seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change — cited by 2 of the outlets above