New York v. Johnstown, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20578
No(s). s. 87-CV-636, -637 (N.D.N.Y. Dec 13, 1988)

The court holds that the state is not a responsible party subject to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act's (CERCLA's) contribution provision in actions seeking response costs and natural resource damages at two municipal landfills. The court first holds that the...