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Ketanji Brown Jackson: “My understanding was that the trial court below concluded that Boulder has plausibly alleged causation for its…”

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The trial court was applying some, some form of market share liability on steroids in this case. And that is what did you appeal that causation ruling? I mean, My understanding was that the trial court below concluded that Boulder has plausibly alleged causation for its torts claims. And you didn't appeal that as a matter. So are you trying to make to do that now in the context of this constitutional argument as a matter of state law? (05:12–05:19)

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Asserts that the trial court concluded Boulder plausibly alleged causation for its tort claims.

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“My understanding is that you had a number of other federal defenses that are still [pending in the state court].”
Asserts that there are federal defenses still pending in the state court.00:39-00:44
“I understand that you have several other federal issues that you have raised that are still pending in the state court.”
Asserts that several federal issues are still pending in the state court.01:11-01:19
“Isn't it a matter of fact, though, whether or not there are direct, traceable and particularized effects within the state?”
Questions whether the existence of direct, traceable, and particularized effects within the state is a factual matter.03:35-03:42