Wehner v. Syntex Agribusiness, Inc.
ELR Citation: ELR 20346 No(s). 83-642 C(2) (E.D. Mo. Apr 1, 1985)
The court holds that the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) authorizes contribution among responsible parties. The court rules that federal law governs the issue, since the action is based on a federal statute. Section 107(e)(2) of CERCLA expressly preserv...