Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals Ltd.

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  Environmental / Natural Resources
 

Plaintiff

Joseph Pakootas and Donald R. Michel
Connie Sue M Martin
Connie Sue M Martin
Avvo Rating: 9.4 (Superb)
Paul Jerome Dayton
Paul Jerome Dayton
Avvo Rating: 8.5 (Excellent)

Defeated Teck Cominco's Motion to Dismiss

Defeated Canadian corporation's motion to dismiss CERCLA citizen suit claims on jurisdictional grounds, court found that EPA had jurisdiction under CERCLA to issue an administrative order against a foreign defendant who has caused a release of hazardous substances within the United States, which could be enforced in a citizen suit. The district court was affirmed by the 9th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari.
Defendant

Teck Cominco Metals Ltd.
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Gerald Frederick George (Is this you?)
Avvo Rating: 6.9 (Good)
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Thomas A Campbell
Avvo Rating: 6.5 (Good)
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Plaintiff

State of Washington
Steven J. Thiele
Steven J. Thiele (Is this you?)
Avvo Rating: 7.3 (Very Good)
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