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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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In Delaware v. Delaware filed a motion to remand to state court (November 20). The plaintiffs asserted a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and requested that the court award them compensatory and punitive damages. and County of San Mateo v. Chevron Corp. have concluded. BP America Inc. , BP p.l.c. ,

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October 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Delaware Lawsuit Sought Damages from Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Injuries. The common law claims asserted by Delaware are negligent failure to warn, trespass, and nuisance. The State seeks compensatory damages, penalties for violation of the Consumer Fraud Act, attorneys’ fees, punitive damages, and costs of suit.

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