# Chevron and other companies argued that the case belongs in federal court.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · WEAU*

## Key points

- The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that a $745 million lawsuit against Chevron moves to federal court.
- Chevron's operations were deemed federal due to World War II contracts, justifying federal jurisdiction.
- The ruling could enable more oil and gas companies to shift lawsuits from state to federal courts.
- Restarting the case in federal court may challenge applying Louisiana's 1978 wetlands law retroactively.

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

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