“In conclusion,” Judge Hurd wrote, “only federal law can govern Plaintiffs’ interstate and international emissions claims because ‘the basic scheme of the Constitution so demands. Therefore, Plaintiffs’ complaint is hereby dismissed with prejudice for failure to state a claim.”
Monday, February 17, 2025
Climate Lawsuits Fail in State Courts, But Critics Warn that Lawfare Still Achieves its Goals
New Jersey State Superior Court Judge Douglas Hurd dismissed a lawsuit last week against major oil companies. The state of New Jersey alleged the companies sold products that cause global warming and misled consumers about that problem.
