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No idea on standing. But as for the amount being asked for: it's possible that the lawyers determined that only so-and-so much of PR's expected climate damages
by woodruffw 2y ago
No idea on standing. But as for the amount being asked for: it's possible that the lawyers determined that only so-and-so much of PR's expected climate damages could be clearly attributable to oil and gas companies, even if the total damages are significantly higher.
- Qwertious 2y agoAlso, if they win the suit and fossil fuel companies are forced to pay for damages in Puerto Rico, then they've established a precedent, opening a floodgate of similar suits from e.g. New Orleans.