Environmental
Apr. 2, 2002
Suing a Governmental Polluter Requires Special Procedures
Focus Column - By David Pettit - State and local governments have enacted many laws to protect us from pollution and contamination. But what happens when the government itself is alleged to be a polluter? These cases can arise from the operation of municipal landfills, water or sewage treatment plants, waste-hauling or transfer facilities, vehicle storage or repair facilities (such as road yards), airports or municipal power plants.
Focus Column
By David Pettit
State and local governments have enacted many laws to protect us from pollution and contamination. But what happens when the government itself is alleged to be a pol...
By David Pettit
State and local governments have enacted many laws to protect us from pollution and contamination. But what happens when the government itself is alleged to be a pol...
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