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

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · PBS News*

## Key points

- The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 to allow oil companies a new federal court hearing in Louisiana cases.
- Chevron was previously ordered by a state jury to pay over $740 million for coastal damage cleanup.
- Oil companies argue that their WWII-era activities as federal contractors should move suits to federal court.
- Justice Alito recused himself from the case due to financial ties to ConocoPhillips.

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

[Read the full story on PBS News](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/supreme-court-gives-oil-and-gas-companies-win-in-louisiana-environmental-lawsuit)

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