Levin Metals Corp. v. Parr-Richmond Terminal Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20737
No(s). 86-1927 (9th Cir. May 27, 1987)

The court rules that a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) suit to recover investigatory and cleanup costs may not be brought under California law against a corporation that dissolved prior to CERCLA's enactment. Under California Corporations Code §2011(a)...