Municipalities of Puerto Rico v. Exxon: a unique class action against fossil fuel companies presses for climate accountability in the United States
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The case is unique for a number of reasons – it is the first climate damages case against fossil fuel companies filed in Puerto Rico, the first climate case against fossil fuel companies alleging harms against cities as a class of plaintiffs, and the first climate case to include Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims.
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