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 [email protected] 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