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Supreme Court skeptical of energy companies in climate damages case

Justices questioned whether energy firms can halt a lawsuit seeking billions over alleged contributions to climate change.

Published Oct 5, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments Monday about whether energy companies could stop a lawsuit seeking billions of dollars in damages for alleged contributions to climate change. The central issue before the justices was whether the companies can halt the litigation challenging their role in the alleged harms.