💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Chevron, Exxon, and others challenging Louisiana lawsuits that seek damages for coastal land loss. The companies, who were initially ordered to pay $740 million for environmental degradation, argue these cases should be heard in federal court. Plaintiffs, representing local governments, call this a stall tactic. The lawsuits allege decades of violations of state environmental laws by these oil and gas companies, contributing to significant land loss in Louisiana.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff