US supreme court to hear big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits

The US Supreme Court has commenced its new term by hearing arguments from Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil. These big oil companies seek to block state-level lawsuits, specifically from Boulder County, which aim to hold them financially accountable for climate crisis damages. Simultaneously, the court has declined to hear a bid from Zillow to escape an investor class action lawsuit. These cases highlight significant legal battles regarding corporate accountability and the jurisdiction of state versus federal courts.