Maryland court blocks climate liability suits against oil companies
State-law claims preempted by federal law
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Maryland’s highest court dismissed climate lawsuits against oil companies, ruling state-law claims are preempted.
Why it matters
The ruling removes a pathway for local governments to seek damages for climate impacts through state courts.
Implications
- — Municipalities cannot pursue claims — litigation strategy constrained
- — Oil companies avoid state-level liability — legal risk reduced
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