Oil Industry Spurned by Supreme Court on Hawaii Climate Suit (1)

The US Supreme Court buttressed efforts by environmental advocates to hold oil companies accountable for climate change, letting Honolulu press a lawsuit that accuses the industry of deceiving customers about the risks posed by fossil fuels.

The high court, without comment Monday, refused to consider company arguments that federal law bars the suit, one of more than two dozen similar cases around the country. The suits collectively seek billions of dollars from companies that include Exxon Mobil Corp., BP Plc and Chevron Corp.

Companies led by Sunoco LP told the justices that by letting the Honolulu suit proceed, ...