Why American Communities Are Suing Big Oil For Climate Damages
Jeffrey B. Simon is part of a legal team taking on Big Oil over the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome disaster — and says the era of fossil fuel companies evading responsibility for their role in the climate crisis is ending.
‘Tipping point’: Asbestos, opioid lawyers enter climate fray
In the past nine months, four law firms that specialize in corporate wrongdoing have filed lawsuits against oil and gas majors on behalf of local governments seeking compensation for the ravages of climate change. The filings signal that climate liability litigation — once mostly the domain of environmental firms and government attorneys — is drawing… Continue reading ‘Tipping point’: Asbestos, opioid lawyers enter climate fray
On Air: Discussing the impact oil companies have on climate change
Jeffrey B. Simon discusses a very important issue with Spectrum News 1, Brett Shipp, centred around the impact oil companies have on climate change. The scorching heatwave that ravaged Oregon two summers ago, tragically claiming the lives of nearly 70 individuals, has become the focal point of a groundbreaking $50 billion lawsuit. This suit seeks… Continue reading On Air: Discussing the impact oil companies have on climate change
On Air: Jeffrey B. Simon talks with ABC Action News on Gun Manufacturer Accountability
Jeffrey B. Simon engages in an exclusive interview with ABC Action News, shedding light on the crucial topic of holding gun manufacturers accountable for their products. Drawing a parallel to the recent accountability of drug companies in the opioid crisis, Simon emphasizes the need for legal liability in the firearms industry. He emphasizes that a… Continue reading On Air: Jeffrey B. Simon talks with ABC Action News on Gun Manufacturer Accountability
