Following a devastating heatwave in Seattle in June 2021, which reached record temperatures, Misti Leon has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several oil and gas giants, including ExxonMobil and BP. The lawsuit alleges that these companies knowingly contributed to climate change, resulting in conditions that led to her mother, Juliana Leon's, death from hyperthermia. This case could signify a major advancement in climate litigation, potentially allowing similar claims for damages against fossil fuel firms in the future.
The plaintiff, Misti Leon, argues that fossil fuel companies not only knew about their harmful impact decades ago but also willfully contributed to worsening climate conditions.
Maria Antonia Tigre suggests that a win for Leon could shift the landscape of climate litigation, paving the way for more claims against fossil fuel companies.
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