Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Expected Ruling
Anticipated timeframe for a final Supreme Court decision on the preemption issue.
SCOTUS Certiorari
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear the oil companies' appeal to toss the suit.
Lower Court Ruling
A lower court rejects the companies' motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed under state law.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder, Colorado, sues ExxonMobil and Suncor for climate-related damages.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal appeal by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to dismiss climate change litigation brought by Boulder, Colorado. The ruling will determine if local governments can use state law to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate-related damages, a decision that could neutralize dozens of similar cases nationwide.
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