ERCOT granted immunity from lawsuits over deadly Texas winter storm.

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the state's power supply, is protected by sovereign immunity and cannot be sued for damages resulting from the 2021 winter storm that left more than 200 people dead. The 5-4 decision will likely dismiss thousands of lawsuits filed against ERCOT by Texans for deaths, injuries, and damages. The court's majority opinion stated that ERCOT qualifies for immunity because it provides an essential governmental service and should be held accountable by state regulators or the Legislature, not the courts.