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Hawaii Lawsuit Against Oil Giants Advances After Court Ruling

4/16/2026

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U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor dismissed the Department of Justice's suit to block Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies.
Gillmor ruled the DOJ lacked standing in the case.
The ruling allows Hawaii to proceed with its lawsuit against BP and ExxonMobil for climate-related damages.
Separately, the Hawaii House of Representatives passed a bill to authorize lawsuits against oil and gas corporations for climate-related damages.

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U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor dismissed the Department of Justice's suit to block Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies.
Gillmor ruled the DOJ lacked standing in the case.
The ruling allows Hawaii to proceed with its lawsuit against BP and ExxonMobil for climate-related damages.
Separately, the Hawaii House of Representatives passed a bill to authorize lawsuits against oil and gas corporations for climate-related damages.