SUNCOR Gets Complicated
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TL;DR
- The Suncor climate change case, involving Boulder, Colorado suing energy producers, was the first oral argument of OT 2026 and proved complicated.
- The case is based on Boulder's theory of state tort, nuisance, and misleading advertisements, alleging harm from fossil fuel production leading to global climate change.
- The hosts discuss Justice Alito's use of AI and other legal topics, including circuit cases on child sexual abuse material, vaccine exemptions, and racial harassment.
- Sarah Isgur disclosed a potential conflict of interest as her husband works for Chevron, an energy producer, though Chevron is not a party to the Suncor case.