Aminoil, Inc. v. EPA
ELR Citation: ELR 20377 No(s). s. CV84-5853 Kn (Px), -5863 Kn (Px) (C.D. Cal. Jun 30, 1986)
The court holds that the potential imposition of punitive damages under §107(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for failure to comply with a §106(a) cleanup order does not violate the due process rights of responsible parties. The court initial...