Money & Corp · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
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AI illustrationNew York City sues energy giants over misleading green claims. Can they be held accountable?
Your callCan New York City hold oil companies liable for misleading environmental claims?
TL;DR
- 1The City of New York claims that ExxonMobil, BP, and Shell deceived consumers by exaggerating environmental benefits of their fuel products.
- 2The lawsuit alleges 'greenwashing,' where companies mislead about the environmental impact of fossil fuels and their investments in renewable energy.
- 3A the City’s claims, ruling that consumers are already aware of fossil fuels' harmful effects on climate change.




