August 05, 2016

Superfund Aerial Deposit Ruling: Did Court Get it Right?

A ruling that cleared a Canadian smelter of Superfund liability for aerial emissions has sparked criticism and accolades in the legal community. Professor Craig Johnston spoke to Bloomberg BNA on what this could mean for hazardous waste law.

A ruling that cleared a Canadian smelter of Superfund liability for aerial emissions has sparked criticism and accolades in the legal community (Pakootas, et al v. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd., 2016 BL 241292, 9th Cir., No. 15-35228, 7/27/16). Professor Craig Johnston spoke to Bloomberg BNA on what this could mean for hazardous waste law. 

 

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Reproduced with permission from Toxics Law Reporter, 31 TXLR (Aug. 4, 2016). Copyright 2016 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033http://www.bna.com.