Supreme Court to hear case on whether localities can sue oil companies for climate damages
Source Summary
The Supreme Court will hear Suncor v. Boulder on Monday, an appeal of a Colorado Supreme Court decision that allowed climate damage claims against fossil fuel companies. The case will determine whether state and local governments can pursue legal action to recover damages from oil companies for their role in global warming.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's decision will establish whether state and local governments can pursue climate liability claims against fossil fuel companies, potentially affecting billions in damages and the legal strategy of climate litigation nationwide.
