Oil Companies Hit With Climate Change Fraud Lawsuit in Chicago

The city of Chicago on Tuesday launched a new climate fraud lawsuit against major oil and gas companies, using local laws to claim the companies deceived consumers about the climate crisis.

The Second City is the latest plaintiff to levy a challenge against energy companies including BP, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron, alleging that the oil giants engaged in decades-long lies about their products’ effects on climate change.

“Evidence shows that these Defendants intentionally misled Chicago residents about the climate change-related dangers associated with their oil ...