Preemption

BALTIMORE — A sweeping decision last month by a Baltimore state court has catapulted Maryland into the center of a national legal debate over climate litigation. Baltimore’s ambitious lawsuit aimed at holding some of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers accountable for their contributions to climate change was dismissed. This marked a significant legal precedent, as it was the first instance a state court has fully rejected this type of claim. Baltimore had targeted major energy companies, accusing them of a misinformation campaign about the impacts of fossil fuels on the environment. However, Baltimore City … Read more