U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Chevron vs. Plaquemines Parish Case, Raising Stakes for Louisiana Energy Industry

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, a case that could reshape Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits and impact the oil and gas industry nationwide. The Court will decide whether the cases belong in state or federal court, not the merits of the claims themselves. Industry leaders argue federal court is appropriate due to energy companies’ work with the federal government during World War II. A decision is expected by early June and could influence future investment, litigation, and coastal restoration funding in Louisiana.