Maryland Supreme Court rejects climate damages suit, cites pending U.S. Supreme Court case
Maryland's top court, in a 3-2 decision, dismissed a damages suit by climate activists against energy companies and noted an impending U.S. Supreme Court case could affect the matter.
The Maryland Supreme Court, in a 3-2 decision, rejected a lawsuit brought by climate activists seeking damages from energy companies for their role in climate change. The majority opinion referenced an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case as a factor in dismissing the claim. The ruling pauses this state-level effort as the high court's forthcoming consideration may shape the legal landscape.