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Lawsuit Survives Dismissal - Milberg Moves Forward in Groundbreaking Climate Change Racketeering Case Against Big Oil

A federal magistrate judge ruled that Puerto Rico's municipalities can proceed with a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and antitrust laws.
The lawsuit, led by Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, alleges ExxonMobil, Shell, and others misled the public about climate change for decades.
Marc Grossman, Senior Partner at Milberg, stated this case is key for holding fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate deception.
The ruling allows for discovery to start, aiming to unveil the fossil fuel industry's alleged deception regarding climate change.

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Lawsuit Survives Dismissal - Milberg Moves Forward in Groundbreaking Climate Change Racketeering Case Against Big Oil

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major victory for climate accountability, a federal magistrate judge has ruled that the landmark lawsuit filed by Puerto Rico's municipalities against the fossil fuel industry will proceed, sustaining claims…

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