A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil’s (XOM.N), opens new tab lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant’s advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
U.S. District Judge Michael Truncale rejected Bonta’s claim he was immune from being sued because he criticized Exxon in his official capacity as attorney general, and in the “heartland” of his employment duties.
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