Legal, energy experts praise dismissal of Bucks County climate lawsuit

Pennsylvania Judge Trashes Prosecutors' Climate Change Lawsuit Targeting Oil Companies

A Pennsylvania judge tossed a lawsuit that prosecutors in a Philadelphia-area county brought against six of the nation's largest oil companies. The judge noted that his opinion adds to a "growing chorus of state and federal courts" ruling that such cases aren't meant to be brought at the local level, while expressing concern about the county's handling of the targeted lawsuit.The post Pennsylvania Judge Trashes Prosecutors' Climate Change Lawsui…

Legal, energy experts praise dismissal of Bucks County climate lawsuit

(The Center Square) – Legal experts and energy insiders are praising a Bucks County, Pennsylvania, judge's dismissal of the county’s lawsuit attempting to force six major oil and gas companies to pay for the effects of climate change.

Pennsylvania Court Tosses County’s Climate Lawsuit

A judge dismissed a Pennsylvania county lawsuit alleging climate change-related harm against major oil and gas companies late on Friday. Bucks County Court of Common Pleas Judge Stephen Corr dismissed the county’s lawsuit against energy companies including Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil and Shell, ruling that the court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the case. The decision is one of several recent dismissals […] Pennsylvania Court Tosses County’s Clima…

Judge Tosses Bucks County Climate Lawsuit 'With Prejudice' – DV Journal

A judge has thrown out a climate change lawsuit filed by Bucks County Democrats, and he did so “with prejudice,” meaning the Democratic-majority county

‘Not Judiciable By Any Court’: Pennsylvania Court Tosses County’s Climate Lawsuit

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against major energy companies, the latest ruling regarding lawsuits against energy companies for alleged climate change damages.

Appeal dismissed in guardianship dispute

The Supreme Judicial Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the dismissal of guardianship petitions filed by two children’s great-aunt and great-uncle, who are residents of Pennsylvania.