Jun. 10, 2020
Climate change cases can move forward in state courts, but will they be successful?
A torrent of recent decisions has pointed to state courts as the venue in which states, cities and other local jurisdictions can seek damages from fossil fuel companies for their contribution to climate change.
Darrin D. Gambelin
Partner
Downey Brand LLP
Phone: 415-848-4810
Email: dgambelin@downeybrand.com
Darrin's practice includes environmental compliance and permitting, with a focus on air and climate issues.
Monica Browner
Associate
Downey Brand LLP
Monica is an associate in the firm's Natural Resources department.
A torrent of recent decisions has pointed to state courts as the venue in which states, cities and other local jurisdictions can seek damages from fossil fuel companies for their contribution to climate change. In the past few years, states, cities and counties across the nation have brought state law public nuisance claims against fossil fuel companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron, arguing that their practices and knowledge of climate change has interfered with public...
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