New York, City of v. Exxon Corp.
ELR Citation: ELR 21321 No(s). 85 Civ. 1939 (EW) (S.D.N.Y. Mar 30, 1990)
The court holds that a corporation is liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for the activities of its wholly owned subsidiary. The court initially declines to withdraw the reference of the case to the bankruptcy court. The federal District Co...