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Can Cities Sue Big Oil for Climate Damage
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Suncor Energy versus County Commissioners of Boulder County was argued October 5, 2026, the first oral argument of the Supreme Court's new term, lasting about two hours. Boulder sued Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil in 2018 in Colorado state court, accusing the companies of knowingly causing and contributing to climate change while concealing or misrepresenting the dangers of fossil fuels. Boulder seeks damages for past and future costs including wildfires, flooding, drought, and infrastructure damage, and the case could affect nearly 60 similar lawsuits.