Chevron Seeks to Reversal $745M Verdict Over Louisiana Coastline Damage

Chevron is trying to reverse a $745 million verdict in Louisiana over coastline damage from oil drilling. The company argues that parts of the claims relate to its predecessor's work for the federal government during World War II, when it refined aviation fuel.

The Supreme Court recently ruled on a related case brought by Plaquemines Parish, saying Chevron's predecessor was entitled to removal under the federal officer removal statute because of its contract with the US government.

Chevron claims this ruling supports removing the current case from state court. However, Louisiana Solicitor General Benjamin Aguiñaga disputes this, pointing out that there is no evidence Chevron used oil from this field for aviation fuel during the war.