US Judge Dismisses Michigan Climate Lawsuit

A US judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by Michigan against four major oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute. The court ruled that antitrust laws do not apply to the injuries claimed in the state's climate complaint.

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A United States federal judge on Tuesday afternoon dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing BP PLC, CHEVRON CORP, EXXON MOBIL CORP, and SHELL PLC of colluding to suppress renewable energy. The decision aligns with prior federal rulings across multiple jurisdictions. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the complaint in January.

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