Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government

The Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in U.S. courts over property seized after Fidel Castro's government took power. The 6-3 decision relates to the Helms-Burton Act, which allows lawsuits against entities benefiting from confiscated Cuban assets, and could pressure Cuba amid existing U.S. sanctions. ExxonMobil seeks compensation for assets owned by its predecessor, Standard Oil, including service stations and an oil refinery.