Court decides on 14.04.2025

On April 14, the court will announce how Saúl Luciano Lliuya's climate lawsuit against RWE will proceed. Here you can find all information about the lawsuit and the upcoming decision.

Information about the trial!

Success Without Victory - Lliuya v. RWE Decided

Verfassungsblog
One of the most striking climate cases has come to a striking end. The Higher Regional Court of Hamm dismissed the lawsuit against RWE on minor factual grounds – yet at the same time confirmed that major emitters can, in principle, be held liable under German private law for climate-related harms. The ruling may ultimately represent a success without victory: A short-term loss for the plaintiff, but one that provides important insights and strategic lessons for future climate liability cases.
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