Coalition of 22 States Sues New York Attorney General Over Climate Superfund Law

The legislation requires energy producers to retroactively pay for the costs of alleged climate change damage in the state.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in New York City, on Feb. 16, 2024. David Dee Delgado/Reuters

New York state is being sued by a coalition of 22 states that contend that a new law forcing a small group of major energy producers to retroactively pay for the costs of alleged climate change damage is unconstitutional.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York Albany Division on Feb. 6.