Chicago Sues Major Fossil Fuel Companies Over Climate Crisis

The city accuses oil giants and the American Petroleum Institute of misleading the public and contributing to climate damages, seeking unspecified compensation.

Chicago has filed a lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies and the American Petroleum Institute, accusing them of misleading the public about the dangers of burning fossil fuels and contributing to the city's climate crisis.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary compensation for climate damages and aims to hold the defendants accountable for their alleged campaign of deception.
This legal action is part of a growing wave of lawsuits by cities, states, and municipalities across the U.S. aiming to hold big oil companies responsible for their role in the climate crisis.
The defendants argue that climate policy should be determined by Congress and that the courtroom is not the appropriate venue to address climate change.
Chicago's lawsuit is supported by the Center for Climate Integrity and involves claims of fraud, nuisance, conspiracy, and other violations.