WRITTEN BY THOMAS CATENACCI ON JAN 11, 2024. POSTED IN LATEST NEWS
Delaware Superior Court Deals Major Blow Against ‘Baseless’ Climate Lawfare Case
A top state court in Delaware partially dismissed a lawsuit the state’s government filed against several of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies over their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global warming.
Judge Mary Johnston, of the Delaware Superior Court, ruled that the state’s claims seeking damages from Big Oil defendants for alleged injuries stemming from out-of-state or global greenhouse gas emissions and interstate pollution are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act and are, therefore, beyond the limits of state statute. [emphasis, links added]
While other claims can be pursued, the ruling Tuesday significantly diminishes the case’s weight.
https://climatechangedispatch.com/delaware-superior-court-deals-major-blow-against-baseless-climate-lawfare-case/
