New York, City of v. Exxon Corp.
ELR Citation: ELR 20248 No(s). 85 Civ. 1939 (EW) (S.D.N.Y. Aug 6, 1990)
The court holds that an aluminum manufacturer that generated an oil/water waste emulsion containing lead, cadmium, and chromium is liable to New York City under §107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Defendant Alcan, one of two remaining defen...