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 preserves actions by responsible parties against other persons under the Act or other law. The legislative history of the provision indicates that it was intended to authorize rights of contribution.

[Related cases appear at 14 ELR 20212 & 20265 and 15 ELR 20210 & 20346.]

Counsel are listed at 15 ELR 20210.