# The 8-0 procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · The Guardian*

## Key points

- The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that oil companies can move Louisiana coastal lawsuits to federal court.
- A Louisiana jury had previously ordered Chevron to pay over $740 million for coastline cleanup.
- Oil companies argued their WWII-era activities as US contractors place these cases in federal jurisdiction.
- Justice Alito recused himself due to financial ties to ConocoPhillips, impacting Supreme Court participation.

**Companies:** Chevron, Exxon, ConocoPhillips
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/supreme-court-oil-and-gas-louisiana)

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