Governor says Louisiana reaches final settlement with Exxon over coastal lawsuits
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Gov. Jeff Landry said the state has reached a final settlement with Exxon over lawsuits involving damage to Louisiana’s coast.
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Landry posted on X that the settlement is a “huge step forward for Louisiana’s future.”
Huge step forward for Louisiana's future! Today, we’ve reached a final agreement with @ExxonMobil, resolving years of litigation and delivering tangible results for our coast and communities.
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) June 23, 2026
I appreciate the leadership of @AGLizMurrill and ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods in…
He said the settlement resolves years of lawsuits local parishes brought against Exxon Mobil, alleging the company contributed to Louisiana’s land loss.
Judges have sealed the settlements with companies, and it remains unclear how much the state’s coastal efforts will benefit from the settlement.
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