(Source: MIRS.news, Published 05/09/2024) Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that she's seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms to pursue litigation related to the climate change impacts caused by the fossil fuel industry.
Those chosen will serve as special assistant attorneys general.
"Our 'Pure Michigan' identity is under threat from the effects of climate change," Nessel said. " … These impacts threaten not only our way of life but also our economy and pose long-term risks to Michigan's thriving agribusiness. The fossil fuel industry, despite knowing about these consequences, prioritized profits over people and the environment."
Nessel said the future litigation will allow the state to recoup its costs and hold those "responsible for jeopardizing Michigan's economic future and way of life accountable."
Attorneys and law firms should have experience and interest in pursuing constitutional, statutory, tort and other applicable common law claims against the fossil fuel industry.
The deadline to submit a proposal is June 5.
