ExxonMobil

California Takes Legal Stand Against ExxonMobil Over Alleged Recycling Misrepresentations

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Sacramento, CA – California’s Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant has been deceitful in promoting plastics as recyclable, when in fact, most plastics end up in landfills or polluting the environment. The suit claims that ExxonMobil, one of the world’s leading plastic producers, has been aware for decades that recycling plastic economically and effectively at a large scale was highly unlikely, yet continued to market their products as recyclable. The lawsuit, filed in state court, demands that ExxonMobil be held accountable for environmental damage and the substantial costs state … Read more

Connecticut’s Climate Lawsuit Advances: Judge Greenlights Case Against ExxonMobil

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Hartford, CT – A Connecticut judge has given the green light for the state’s climate change lawsuit against oil giant ExxonMobil to proceed, marking a significant step in what is poised to be a deeply fought legal battle. The suit accuses the company of misleading the public about the environmental damage caused by its products and operations. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, alleging that ExxonMobil has long known about the harmful impacts of fossil fuels on the environment, spearheaded the legal challenge. The state claims that despite its knowledge, ExxonMobil engaged in a systematic campaign … Read more