Explore 7 court opinions on Climate Change Litigation. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Baltimore's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Sent Back to State Court
This case involves a lawsuit filed by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore against several major oil and gas companies. Baltimore alleges that these companies engaged in a long-running campaign to ...
Climate change lawsuits against oil companies dismissed on preemption grounds
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case consolidated multiple lawsuits alleging that major oil and g...
Second Circuit: Climate Change Lawsuits Belong in Federal Court
The City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corp., decided by Second Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the City of New York can sue major oil companie...
Climate group's suit against Citibank over fossil fuel financing dismissed
Climate United Fund v. Citibank, N.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit by Clima...
CO Supreme Court Revives Climate Nuisance Claims Against Fossil Fuel Companies
In Re County Commissioners of Boulder County and City of Boulder, Plaintiffs: v. Suncor Energy USA, Inc.; Suncor Energy Sales, Inc.; Suncor Energy Inc.; and Exxon Mobil Corporation, Defendants:, decid...
Greenwashing Claims Against Citibank Dismissed for Lack of Specificity
Climate United Fund v. Citibank, N.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Citibank's "greenwashing" of its fossil fuel...
D.C. Circuit: Climate change claims against Citibank not actionable under D.C. Human Rights Act
Climate United Fund v. Citibank, N.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by ...