City of Oakland v. BP PLC

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Tab Group

Merits Stage

Rehearing en banc denied

August 12, 2020

Click here to view the order and amended opinion.

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief supporting rehearing en banc

July 20, 2020

Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief. Zachary D. Tripp of Weil, Gotsshal & Manges LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Outcome

May 26, 2020

The Ninth Circuit vacated the district court order that had accepted federal subject matter jurisdiction over climate nuisance suits and dismissed plaintiffs’ claims. However, the court remanded for further consideration of other grounds for removal to federal court. The Chamber had filed an amicus brief urging the court to affirm the district court’s order.

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief in California public-nuisance cases against energy companies urging Ninth Circuit to affirm dismissal of claims

May 14, 2019

Click here to view the Chamber’s brief.

Peter D. Keisler, C. Frederick Beckner III, Ryan C. Morris, and Tobias S. Loss-Eaton of Sidley Austin LLP served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

Case Documents

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- City of Oakland v. BP PLC (Ninth Circuit).pdf

Opinion -- City of Oakland v. BP PLC (Ninth Circuit).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief in Support of Rehearing En Banc -- City of Oakland v. BP PLC (Ninth Circuit).pdf

Order and Amended Opinion -- City of Oakland v. BP PLC (Ninth Circuit).pdf