Duke Energy, Carrboro clash in court over climate accountability

Duke Energy, Carrboro clash in court over climate accountability

A judge will hear Duke Energy's motion to dismiss Carrboro's climate lawsuit Thursday. The town claims deception fueled damages, while Duke argues federal law preempts the case.

Town of Carrboro Argues Case in Duke Energy, Climate Change Lawsuit's Initial Hearing

The Town of Carrboro presented its legal rationale for continuing a 2024 lawsuit against Duke Energy on Thursday, laying out its standing for suing over damage suffered to the town’s infrastructure caused by climate change, about which Carrboro contends the utility company deceived the public. Deliberations over whether to approve Duke Energy’s motion to dismiss the case took place across five hours in the Wake County Courthouse, with the town a…