On Friday, January 30, a judge ruled that Harris County can proceed with its lawsuit against Exxon Mobil. The lawsuit was filed on August 1, 2019 after a chemical fire in Baytown, Texas. Harris County itself was taken to court by the state’s attorney general’s office over the case that Harris County must first receive “explicit approval from county commissioners” before filing a lawsuit. Read More.
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Who Will Pay For Damages Caused By Wildfires? The Utility Companies or Us?
By Sharon Franklin. As climate change drastically increases the frequency and severity of wildfires, utility companies say they’re facing growing risk for payouts that could