Annapolis v. BP

In February 2021, the city of Annapolis, Maryland sued fossil fuel companies and the American Petroleum Institute for climate change damages. The case was brought in Maryland state court. Annapolis cites inundation and loss of city property, damage to infrastructure, and increased costs of adapting to climate change as the reason for the claim and seeks compensatory damages, abatement of nuisances, and more.

This case is one of many cases brought by local governments in the United States against the fossil fuel industry in pursuit of damages associated with the cost of adapting to climate change.

Relevant Law and Principles

 * Public Nuisance
 * Private Nuisance
 * Negligence
 * Failure to Warn
 * Trespass
 * Maryland Consumer Protection Act

Status
The complain was filed in February 2021 in Maryland state court.

Links

 * Sabin Center Database