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Justice Alito recuses himself from Suncor climate case
Original: Alito recuses from Suncor climate case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the pending case brought by Colorado municipalities against energy company Suncor over climate-related damages. The case tests whether state consumer-protection and nuisance claims against fossil fuel producers belong in state courts. With only eight justices participating, the outcome could end in a 4-4 split, leaving lower-court rulings in place.
Why now: His recusal raises the possibility of a tied Supreme Court decision with major consequences for climate litigation against energy companies.
Samuel AlitoSuncor EnergyUS Supreme CourtColorado
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