A coalition of 16 state attorneys general has filed a landmark lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP seeking $100 billion in climate change damages, alleging decades of deception about fossil fuel risks.
Lawsuit Claims
- 16 states plus DC as plaintiffs
- Damages sought: $100 billion
- Claims: fraud, deception, public nuisance
- Evidence: internal documents showing companies knew risks since 1970s
The lawsuit follows the tobacco litigation playbook, using internal company documents to prove the industry knew about climate risks and actively funded campaigns to mislead the public.
