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Judge Dismisses Michigan’s Antitrust Suit Against Oil Firms
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- Judge Jane M. Beckering dismissed Michigan’s antitrust lawsuit against major oil firms.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the suit in January naming BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell and American Petroleum Institute.
- Beckering said antitrust law excludes climate-related injuries and the conspiracy was too distant.
- Nessel disagreed and said she is weighing further options.
- Justice Department filed a brief defending oil companies Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy at Supreme Court Oct. 5.