Judge Rules for United Airlines in Lawsuit Alleging Misleading Climate Claims

Federal law preempts the suit, according to the ruling.

A United airlines plane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles on Jan. 4, 2024. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images

A lawsuit against United Airlines accusing the company of making misleading claims about its environmental actions is preempted by federal law, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ruled on Aug. 13.

The allegation that United violated the Maryland Consumer Protection Act is preempted by the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, according to the judge.