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Exxon Lawsuit Against AG Tossed, But Texas Case Proceeds
25 Feb
Summary
- Exxon's defamation suit against environmental groups dismissed by Texas judge.
- California AG's case against Exxon over plastic recycling claims allowed to proceed.
- Judge cited insufficient connection to Texas for dismissal of parts of lawsuit.
A Texas federal judge has dismissed Exxon Mobil's defamation lawsuit against environmental groups, though a case involving California's attorney general may continue. The judge ruled that parts of the lawsuit against environmental nonprofits lacked sufficient connection to Texas.
Exxon had accused the groups and California Attorney General Rob Bonta of conspiring with an Australian mining magnate to sabotage its plastic recycling business. Mr. Bonta's office had previously sued Exxon, alleging a "decades-long campaign of deception" that contributed to the plastic pollution crisis.
Exxon claimed the AG and nonprofits shifted their stance on recycling due to influence from Australian magnate Andrew Forrest. However, the judge found that some statements made by the nonprofits were too vague and unconnected to Texas. The attorney general's office is appealing the dismissal of its case.
