A federal judge has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta for defamation. Bonta had accused Exxon of deception regarding its advanced plastics recycling initiatives. The judge rejected Bonta’s claim of immunity and also dismissed related claims against several environmental groups for lack of jurisdiction.
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Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general for defamation over recycling, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta for defamation. Bonta had accused Exxon of deception regarding its advanced plastics recycling initiatives. The judge rejected Bonta’s claim of immunity and also dismissed related claims against several environmental groups for lack of jurisdiction.