Alito's Oil Investments Pollute Contractor Accountability Case
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has not recused himself from a case that could stop states from holding federal contractors accountable for climate damage and other malfeasance.
Justice Samuel Alito has a financial stake in a pending Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications on whether states can hold federal contractors accountable for environmental damage and other corporate malfeasance within their borders.
The case involves oil and gas companies urging the high court to transfer state-based pollution lawsuits to the federal court system, where they may expect a more business-friendly legal venue.
Alito holds stock in one of the fossil fuel companies that could benefit from the transfer, but he has so far ignored calls for his recusal from the case.
The Supreme Court case, named Chevron USA Inc.
could have far-reaching implications on whether states can hold federal contractors accountable for environmental damage
Author's summary: Alito's oil investments raise concerns about his impartiality.