Attorney Thierry Montoya explains what citizen standing means, and how to challenge it in environmental cases. Want to get in touch with us? Contact Thierry at tmontoya@alvaradosmith.com and visit AlvaradoSmith online at https://www.alvaradosmith.com.
The content of this episode reflects the views and opinions of Thierry Montoya and do not constitute legal advice.
Time stamps:
02:30 - What does legal standing mean?
03:20 - The Lujan decision creates a 3-part test to determine standing
04:50 - The Spokeo requirement
10:00 - Center for Biological Diversity v. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
12:25 - Prairie Rivers Network v. Dynegy Midwest Generation, LLC
13:50 - Takeaways