Supreme Court to Hear Chevron, Exxon Bid to Shift Louisiana Coastal Case to Federal Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Exxon Mobil Corp. that seeks to move a long-running environmental lawsuit over Louisiana’s eroding coastline from state to federal court. Parishes in Louisiana allege the companies disrupted coastal waterways while searching for crude oil during World War II, accelerating land loss and exposing communities to heightened flood risks. By transferring the case, the energy firms aim to take advantage of what they view as more favorable federal jurisdiction. The justices’ decision to grant review could shape how similar climate- and environment-related claims against energy companies are litigated nationwide, potentially affecting billions of dollars in remediation costs. Oral arguments are expected in the Court’s next term.