Supreme Court hears Boulder climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor
The Supreme Court opened its new term on Monday by hearing arguments in a lawsuit by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy liable for climate change damages. The companies argue such suits cannot proceed in state court. Outlets reported the argument lasted from nearly two hours to more than two hours, and several said it was unclear how a majority of justices would rule.
Key facts
The case is titled Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County.6
The dispute centers on whether the lawsuit belongs in state or federal court and whether federal law bars state and local governments from holding oil companies liable.3124
Eight of the nine justices heard the arguments, according to CBS News.7
Background
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Boulder's lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor dates back to 2018 and was filed in state court.
Exxon and Suncor tried to move the case to federal court without success.
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