SB982 allows the Attorney General to seek civil actions against fossil fuel companies for climate-attributable damages in California.

SB982 establishes legal mechanisms for the Attorney General to pursue civil actions against fossil fuel companies for climate-attributable damages in California. The bill defines "climate-attributable damage" as harm caused by climate disasters, including wildfires and floods, where climate change was a substantial contributing factor. Fossil fuel companies meeting specific revenue and market capitalization criteria are considered "covered entities" and are strictly liable for damages. The Attorney General can recover restitution, disgorgement, court costs, and attorney's fees.

SB982 allows the Attorney General to seek civil actions against fossil fuel companies for climate-attributable damages in California.

SB982 establishes legal mechanisms for the Attorney General to pursue civil actions against fossil fuel companies for climate-attributable damages in California. The bill defines "climate-attributable damage" as harm caused by climate disasters, including wildfires and floods, where climate change was a substantial contributing factor. Fossil fuel companies meeting specific revenue and market capitalization criteria are considered "covered entities" and are strictly liable for damages. The Attorney General can recover restitution, disgorgement, court costs, and attorney's fees.