A state Supreme Court Justice in Manhattan dismissed New York City's lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, BP, and Shell. The lawsuit alleged that the oil companies misled the public about their products and commitment to fighting climate change.
Justice Anar Patel rejected the city's argument that the companies should have disclosed that fossil fuels cause climate change, stating this information was publicly known. The court also found no evidence that the companies conducted 'greenwashing' campaigns to sell more fossil fuel products.
This dismissal reduces a significant legal challenge for Exxon Mobil, which has faced numerous lawsuits from U.S. state and local governments seeking to hold them liable for climate change costs.
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