In California, the momentum to legally hold oil companies responsible for climate change is intensifying, especially following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. This movement manifests through lawsuits and proposed legislation aimed at compelling oil companies to face financial repercussions for their contributions to climate change. Various lawsuits allege that these companies knowingly misled the public about the risks associated with fossil fuels. Two notable bills aim to facilitate such legal actions, though efforts to advance these measures have faced challenges in legislative committees.
As Michael Gerrard emphasized, although numerous lawsuits are ongoing, no court globally has yet found fossil fuel companies liable for greenhouse gas emissions.
Sen. Scott Wiener's Senate Bill 222 aims to empower homeowners to sue oil companies for damages caused by wildfires linked to climate change.
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