Forum
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Status
Pending
Docket Number
Lower Court Opinion
Questions Presented
Whether federal law precludes state-law claims seeking relief for injuries allegedly caused by the effects of interstate and international greenhouse-gas emissions on the global climate.
Case Updates
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief arguing that Colorado Supreme Court should hold that federal law alone governs claims seeking to impose liability for effects of global climate change, and that such claims cannot proceed under state law
October 09, 2025
William M. Jay and Jesse Lempel of Goodwin Procter LLP served as outside counsel.
The Chamber previously filed an amicus brief when this case was before the Colorado Supreme Court.
Case Documents
- Colorado Supreme Court Opinion -- ExxonMobil Corp. v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County (Colo. S. Ct.)
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County (U.S. Supreme Court)