Justice Alito Recuses from Suncor Energy Climate Case, Raising Tie Risks

Key Facts

1US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County case.

2The case concerns energy companies' liability for climate change impacts, with oral arguments scheduled for October 5.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County case, Reuters reported. The legal battle concerns the liability of energy companies for climate change impacts, with oral arguments previously scheduled for October 5.

The recusal follows concerns regarding Alito's financial interests in energy firms to avoid potential conflicts of interest, a move that could result in a 4-4 tie within the court. Suncor Energy (SU) closed at $67.51 on September 29, 2026, after reaching a day high of $68.25 and a low of $67.11.