Long accused of environmental degradation, the fossil fuel industry faces a staggering lawsuit amounting to $1.15 billion. Attorney Jeffrey B. Simon, renowned for his role in the opioid crisis settlements, is at the forefront of this legal battle against Big Oil, holding them accountable for the 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Dome disaster. Multnomah County in Oregon, with temperatures soaring to 108, 112, and 116 degrees Fahrenheit, became the epicenter of this confrontation. The repercussions were dire: 69 individuals succumbed to heatstroke, cable car cables melted, and the infrastructure suffered significant damage. Delving deep into this ‘heat dome,’ research teams, composed … Continue reading The Legal Showdown: Fossil Fuel Giants vs. The Planet!