Supreme court sides with oil and gas firms in Louisiana coastal damage fight
Court CaseFriday, April 17, 2026The Guardian

Supreme court sides with oil and gas firms in Louisiana coastal damage fight

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of oil and gas firms, including Chevron, allowing them to contest liability for coastal damage in Louisiana, following a lower court's decision that had ordered them to pay millions for cleanup. This 8-0 ruling opens the door for these companies to further defend their positions in federal court.

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