Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026
Expected Ruling
Anticipated timeframe for a final Supreme Court decision on the preemption issue.
Expected Arguments
Anticipated timeframe for oral arguments before the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS Certiorari
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear the industry's appeal on jurisdictional grounds.
SCOTUS Hearing
The Supreme Court agrees to hear oral arguments in the appeal, escalating the case to the highest level.
SCOTUS Certiorari
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear the oil companies' appeal to toss the suit.
SCOTUS Intervention
The U.S. Supreme Court officially agrees to take up the appeal from the oil companies.
SCOTUS Intervention
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up the companies' appeal to dismiss the case.
Federal Support
The Trump administration files a brief supporting the oil companies' bid for Supreme Court review.
SCOTUS Petition
ExxonMobil and Suncor petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the jurisdictional question.
Lower Court Ruling
Appellate courts rule that the litigation can proceed in state court rather than federal.
10th Circuit Ruling
The appeals court affirms that the case belongs in state court, rejecting the energy companies' jurisdictional arguments.
Lower Court Ruling
A lower court rejects the companies' motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed under state law.
Appellate Affirmation
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirms that the case belongs in state court.
Lower Court Ruling
A lower court allows the litigation to proceed under state law, rejecting company motions to dismiss.
Remand Ordered
A federal district court orders the case back to state court, rejecting industry arguments.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder and San Miguel County sue Suncor and Exxon in Colorado state court.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder and San Miguel County file suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor in Colorado state court.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder, Colorado, sues ExxonMobil and Suncor for climate-related damages.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder, Colorado, files suit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy over climate change impacts.
Lawsuit Filed
Boulder, Colorado officials sue Exxon and Suncor over climate change impacts.
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