United States v. Western Processing Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20858
No(s). s. C89-214M et al (W.D. Wash. Jan 19, 1991)

The court holds that it will apply the proportionate credit rule under the Uniform Comparative Fault Act (UCFA), rather than the pro tanto rule in the Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act, in determining whether to approve private-party settlement agreements in a Comprehensive Environmental Re...