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Supreme Court Hears Exxon, Suncor Bid to Dismiss Boulder Climate Case

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 4:58 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy’s request to dismiss Boulder’s climate lawsuit.
Boulder city and county allege the companies misled the public and caused billions in climate costs.
The suit seeks damages for infrastructure repairs, environmental damage, emergency management and public-health harms.
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself, creating a possible 4-4 split that could let the case proceed.

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy’s request to dismiss Boulder’s climate lawsuit.
Boulder city and county allege the companies misled the public and caused billions in climate costs.
The suit seeks damages for infrastructure repairs, environmental damage, emergency management and public-health harms.
Justice Samuel Alito recused himself, creating a possible 4-4 split that could let the case proceed.