United States v. Atlantic Research Corp.

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United States v. Atlantic Research Corp. presents a question to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the environment:[1]

  • Whether a party that is potentially responsible for the cost of cleaning up property contaminated with hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., but that does not satisfy the requirements for bringing an action for contribution under Section 113(f) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9613(f), may bring an action against another potentially responsible party for cost recovery under Section 107(a), 42 U.S.C. 9607(a).

References

  1. United States v. Atlantic Research Corp., No. 06-562. Certiorari granted Jan. 19, 2007. Ruling below: 459 F.3d 827 (8th 2006).
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