United States v. Nicolet, Inc.

ELR Citation: ELR 21411
No(s). s. 88-1079, -1110 (3d Cir. Sep 16, 1988)

The court holds that a suit by the United States to recover response costs incurred under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) falls within the police power exception to the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay provision. The court first holds that it has ap...