Maryland Supreme Court dismisses climate lawsuits from Baltimore and Annapolis

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 948

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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In a scathing decision issued Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Maryland tossed out climate change lawsuits filed against fossil fuel companies by Baltimore, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, ruling the localities were stepping on the toes of the federal government.

The jurisdictions had argued, including during an October hearing before the justices, that their suits against 26 companies, including BP and Chevron, were focused on the firms’ deceptive marketing practices about climate change — …

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