The laws that took down mobsters are now being turned against Big Oil

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By Kate YoderMay 19, 2023, 10:45 am150 pts
The flood-prone city of Hoboken, New Jersey, sued Exxon, Chevron, and other oil companies three years ago, hoping to put them on trial for deceiving the public. Like other lawsuits set in motion by “Exxon Knew” investigations, Hoboken made the case that they breached state consumer protection laws by hiding…

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