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Marin County, California

vs. Chevron et al.

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Marin County is suing 32 fossil fuel companies — including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell — to hold them accountable for climate deception and make them pay for damages they knowingly caused, including increased flooding, sea level rise, and coastal erosion. 

“This case is about fairness and accountability and standing up for our residents and businesses”

Kate Sears

Former Marin County Supervisor

Plaintiff

County of Marin

Defendant

Anadarko, Apache Corp., BP, Chevron, Citgo, ConocoPhillips, Devon Energy, Encana, ENI, Exxon Mobil, Hess Corp., Marathon, Occidental, Phillips 66, Repsol, Shell, Total

Type of case

Climate

Legal Claims

Negligence, Public Nuisance, Private Nuisance, Products Liability: Failure to Warn, Trespass, Products Liability: Design Defect

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