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Court Delays Ruling in Farmer Suit Against Fossil Fuels Company
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The Tournai Tribunal has postponed its decision in the case of Hugues Falys versus TotalEnergies, a move that effectively suspends proceedings for at least two months pending an outcome from Paris judicial authorities scheduled to rule by June 25th. Although Belgian justice was poised on March 18 to deliver what farmers hoped would be historic verdicts regarding fossil fuel subsidies and climate change litigation in the Bois-de-Lessines region, they must now wait until French courts issue their judgment before proceeding with a final ruling expected this September.
Key Points
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1The Belgian court has postponed its ruling on the farmer's lawsuit against TotalEnergies.
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2Justice in this case is now suspended until a decision from French courts, scheduled for June 25th.
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3Hugues Falys had hoped to receive an 'historic' judgment at the end of his trial but must wait further.
Developments
[Mar]
Belgian court set to rule on farmer's lawsuit against TotalEnergies, pending French decision (Lemonde.fr)
[Jun]
French judicial court scheduled for a similar case ruling