New Jersey’s legal claims against major oil companies for their role in climate change have been dismissed by a State Superior Court Judge. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that oil companies’ deceptive practices led to the worsening of climate change. The judge ruled that only federal law can govern the claims made by New Jersey, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit. The attorney general’s office has vowed to appeal the decision, stating that they will not let companies get away with putting profit above public safety. The decision is a blow to the state’s efforts to hold oil companies accountable for climate change damages. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states with mixed results. The attorney representing Chevron in the lawsuits stated that these types of claims are precluded and preempted by federal law. The outcome of the appeal could potentially lead to oil companies facing billions of dollars in damages if New Jersey prevails at trial.
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