News presse releases Gerichtsdokumente | 30.05.2025 The ruling by the Hamm Higher Regional Court in the Lliuya v. RWE case has made legal history. For the first time, a German court has recognized that a company can be held liable under civil law for its contribution to the global climate crisis - even across national borders. Here you can read all the important legal points from the judgment of May 28, 2025.

News | 28.05.2025 On May 28, 2025, the Hamm Higher Regional Court (OLG) issued a historic ruling in Saúl Luciano Lliuya's climate lawsuit that goes far beyond the individual case.

News | 05.03.2025 Regardless of the outcome of the Lliuya vs. RWE case, the use of courts to seek compensation for climate impacts will continue to grow, especially in the Global South, which is most affected by climate change. To date, 68 lawsuits have been filed against fossil fuel companies such as ExxonMobil, Shell and BP. Estimates of climate damages could reach trillions of dollars by 2049, posing significant risks to companies and investors.

News presse releases | 04.02.2025 The long-awaited court hearing on the case of Saúl Luciano Lliuya from Peru against the German energy company RWE will take place on March 17 and 19 at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm).

News | 15.09.2024 This report by Oil Change International and Zero Carbon Analytics shows, that the number of cases filed against fossil fuel companies each year has nearly tripled since the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, highlighting a growing global movement to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in the climate crisis.

News | 27.11.2023 Eight years ago, the Peruvian mountain guide and small farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed his civil lawsuit against RWE at the regional court in Essen in Germany. What began back then has now become one of the world's most recognised precedents for the question of whether individual major emitters must pay for protection against climate risks.

News presse releases | 29.08.2023 More than a year after the court visit to the Andean city of Huaraz, the expert report on the flood risk and the impact on the property of the plaintiff Saúl Luciano Lliuya has finally been released. A court-appointed expert prepared the comprehensive document, spanning more than 200 pages, which forms the basis for the next steps in the climate lawsuit of the Peruvian mountain guide against the energy company RWE.

News presse releases | 25.05.2023 New scientific study shows that climate lawsuits lead to a significant loss in value for companies with CO2-intensive business models. Researchers show: RWE share fell up to 6 percent due to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's lawsuit at Hamm Higher Regional Court.

News presse releases | 19.04.2023 One year after the court visit to Huaraz, the expert report will finally be available this summer. A hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm is expected later this year.

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