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Multnomah County Sues Oil Giants for $50B | Portland News
Multnomah County is suing major oil giants for $50 billion, claiming they knowingly fueled climate disasters like the deadly 2021 heat dome—and now face a legal showdown over whether local governments can hold global corporations accountable. The fossil fuel industry counters with a powerful defense: this case is beyond local courts’ reach. But with the Supreme Court poised to weigh in on a related precedent and a critical anti-SLAPP hearing looming, this battle could reshape how climate damage is litigated nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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