ExxonMobil will have to face the lawsuit music on alleged human rights violations in Indonesia, the Supreme Court ruled this morning.
In an irony alert, Exxon tried to take a page out of Bush’s book, arguing that letting the suit proceed would interfere with the executive branch’s ability to conduct international relations. Unfortunately for Exxon, BushCo itself wasn’t on the same chapter and verse, as Solicitor General Paul Clement was among those urging SCOTUS to reject Exxon’s appeal.
The ruling was made without comment.
Of course, Exxon has already delayed this suit seven years, and will probably delay the trial and actual trial appeals another four or five.
Isn’t it interesting that so many conservatives have an idea of “tort reform” that doesn’t include reforming Big Business’s abuse of the process?
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