United States v. Shell Oil Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20783
No(s). s. 00-55027, -55077 (9th Cir. Jun 28, 2002)

The court affirms in part and reverses in part a district court decision that found the U.S. government and oil companies liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for dumping acid sludge from the production of aviation gas during World War II an...