Vermont is currently embroiled in legal battles as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the oil industry have filed lawsuits against the state over its landmark Climate Superfund Act. This law requires fossil fuel companies to be accountable for the damages caused by climate change. As Vermont becomes the first state to face such litigation, the situation raises questions about its capability to sustain its leadership in the ongoing fight against climate change. Despite the lawsuits, Vermont has achieved some victories in its consumer protection efforts against fossil fuel companies accused of greenwashing.