Colorado Judge Rejects Industry’s Attempt to Kill Landmark Climate Lawsuit

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Last year, the Supreme Court rejected Exxon and Suncor\'s attempt to move the case to federal court.

and Suncor Energy subsidiaries to dismiss a landmark lawsuit that seeks damages for the harms the fossil fuel companies have inflicted on the climate and local communities.

The legal challenge seeks relief under a Colorado consumer protection law and other local statutes, accusing the corporations of public and private nuisance, trespass, unjust enrichment, and civil conspiracy.

Monday’s ruling represents the latest blow Exxon and Suncor have suffered during the yearslong legal battle. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the companies’ attempt to

 

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