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Wrongful death lawsuit says Big Oil contributed to heat wave and woman’s death

Around the world, other climate cases are being watched closely as potentially setting unique precedent in the effort to hold major polluters accountable.

In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Misti Leon is suing several oil and gas companies in one of the nation’s first wrongful-death claims seeking to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for its role in the changing climate. (Misti Leon via AP)
In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Misti Leon is suing several oil and gas companies in one of the nation’s first wrongful-death claims seeking to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for its role in the changing climate. (Misti Leon via AP)
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The lawsuit says a 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest killed Juliana Leon.

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