In a win for local governments suing oil and gas majors over planet-warming emissions, a Connecticut court has rejected an industry bid to dismiss the state’s climate liability case.
Superior Court Judge John Farley on Tuesday sided with Connecticut, putting the case one step closer to trial in state court.
The ruling comes just two weeks after a state judge in Maryland tossed a similar case and represents a victory for more than two dozen cities, states and counties that are suing the oil industry, accusing companies of lying to the public about the dangers of burning fossil fuels.
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In his ruling, Farley said that by registering to do business in Connecticut, Exxon Mobil “has consented to jurisdiction” in the state.
