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Colorado Supreme Court Paves Way for Boulder’s Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon and Suncor

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The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit from the City and County of Boulder against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy can proceed, marking a significant development in a case that dates back to 2018. The city and county allege that the two energy companies have knowingly contributed to climate change through their fossil fuel emissions, claiming this contravenes the Clean Air Act. In a narrow decision, the court voted 5-2 in favor of allowing the case to continue in state court. Chief Justice Monica Márquez and Justices William Hood, Melissa Hart, Richard Gabriel, … Read more

Boulder Takes on Big Oil: Colorado Supreme Court Reviews Landmark Climate Lawsuit Aimed at Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy

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Boulder, Colo. – In a bold legal move, Boulder and Boulder County took major fossil fuel companies to court in 2018, seeking to hold them accountable for their contributions to climate change. The lawsuit directly targets giants Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, accusing them of exacerbating environmental impacts including wildfires, floods, and extensive road damage throughout the region. This legal challenge is a pioneer of its kind, with Boulder and Boulder County arguing that the effects of climate change have imposed substantial financial burdens on their administrations, largely due to increased disaster mitigation and repair … Read more

Mechanic Wins $725 Million in Landmark Case Against Exxon Over Cancer Claims

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In a landmark case, Paul Gill, a former mechanic who developed blood cancer from benzene exposure while using gasoline as a cleaning agent during his tenure at an oil company in the 1970s, has won a significant legal battle against the corporation, now known as Exxon. The jury awarded Gill a staggering $725 million, a decision which Exxon is currently appealing. Gill’s exposure to toxic substances led to severe health complications, necessitating a stem cell transplant and the use of immunosuppressant drugs, which subsequently caused him to develop secondary colon cancer. According to his attorney … Read more

California Sues Exxon Over Misleading Recycling Claims for Plastic Products

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California has initiated a legal battle against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading the public about the recyclability of its plastic products. The lawsuit, filed by the state’s Attorney General, alleges that ExxonMobil has been aware for decades that recycling plastic effectively on a large scale was not feasible, yet it continued to falsely claim that these products were recyclable. According to the details of the lawsuit, the company has been contributing significantly to global plastic pollution while benefiting financially by promoting their products as environmentally friendly through recyclability claims. This has encouraged continual … Read more