# Shell PLC

Type: Company (SHEL)

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-23**: Certiorari Granted — The Supreme Court officially agrees to hear the case, pausing lower court proceedings.
- **2025-01-15**: SCOTUS Petition — Oil and gas companies petition the Supreme Court to review the jurisdictional dispute.
- **2021**: Appellate Rulings — Multiple U.S. appellate courts rule that these cases can proceed in state courts, rejecting industry arguments for federal jurisdiction.
- **2017**: Initial Filings — Dozens of municipalities file lawsuits in state courts alleging fossil fuel companies misled the public on climate risks.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SCOTUS Grants Certiorari to Oil Giants in Pivotal Climate Litigation Battle
2026-02-23 20:16:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge from major oil and gas companies seeking to block a wave of climate change-related lawsuits filed in state courts. This decision marks a critical juncture in environmental litigation, as the court will determine whether state-level claims regarding global warming are preempted by federal law.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/scotus-climate-change-oil-gas-lawsuits

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