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Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Big Oil Lawsuits

1/9/2026

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A Supreme Court case will decide whether Big Oil coastal erosion lawsuits move from state courts to federal courts.
Louisiana jurors ordered Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to pay more than $740 million for environmental damage.
Chevron argues local bias taints jury verdicts, while Louisiana officials say claims involve environmental harm beyond federal control.
The case highlights state and federal tensions, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says Chevron will face accountability.

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A Supreme Court case will decide whether Big Oil coastal erosion lawsuits move from state courts to federal courts.
Louisiana jurors ordered Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to pay more than $740 million for environmental damage.
Chevron argues local bias taints jury verdicts, while Louisiana officials say claims involve environmental harm beyond federal control.
The case highlights state and federal tensions, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says Chevron will face accountability.