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Exxon Mobil Becomes A Political Battleground
Summary
Both coastal and inland municipalities are suing Exxon Mobil and several peers under the federal common law tort of environmental nuisance.
The lawsuits face a number of legal hurdles that would make their success unprecedented.
New legal literature suggests that the real purpose of the lawsuits is to send an important message to the Trump administration regarding proposed EPA actions rather than to fund infrastructure.
This article summarizes the legal underpinnings of the lawsuits and explains how Exxon Mobil has become caught in the crossfire of the growing political battle over climate change policy.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4177096-exxon-mobil-becomes-political-battleground
