Judges Appear Skeptical Of Minnesota Bid To Keep Climate Case In State Court

A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit appeared skeptical of Minnesota’s arguments that its climate nuisance suit against the oil industry should proceed in state court where it was filed and not federal court, a dynamic that could create a divergence among appellate courts on the key jurisdictional fight. During March 15 oral arguments, the judges appeared to side with the oil industry, which is appealing a federal district court decision that the case...