ELR Citation: 43 ELR 20171
No(s). 10-4135-cv (L), 10-4329-cv (XAP) (2d Cir. Jul 26, 2013)

The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court decision finding oil companies liable for contaminating New York City wells with methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and awarding a $104.69 million judgment in favor of the city. A jury had found the companies liable under New York tort law for contaminating ...