Companies Cite Recent 7th Circuit Decision In Opposing Climate Change Case Remand

( November 15, 2024, 12:38 PM EST) -- CHICAGO — With a notice of supplemental authority introducing a recent Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision, several large oil companies are opposing the city of Chicago’s attempt to remand its suit alleging that the companies deceived the public about the harmful effects fossil fuel products have on climate change from a federal court in Illinois to state court, arguing that because federal officers directed many of the production and sales activities, the federal court has jurisdiction.  The judge subsequently asked the city for a five-page response to the filing....