Environmental and Toxic Tort
From public entities to private corporations and individuals, we have
the capability to assist our clients with every facet of an environmental
dispute. Our attorneys are experienced in litigating the most complex
environmental and toxic tort lawsuits. We have experience working with
local, state and federal regulatory agencies and have represented clients
in both state and federal courts under a wide variety of statutory and
common-law theories.
Representative Matters
- Defended municipal agency in toxic tort litigation brought by six
workers exposed to toxic contaminants on a site owned and maintained
by the agency. The claims included bodily injury claims and a wrongful
death claim. Defense verdict rendered in favor of client-agency on all
claims after six-week jury trial. Additionally, obtained full reimbursement
of all attorneys’ fees and litigation costs pursuant to cross-complaint
for indemnity against third parties.
- Engaged by municipal agency to prosecute action in federal District
Court against former lessee of agency for recovery of environmental
investigation and remediation costs under CERCLA and other cost-recovery
statutes.
- Representation of a local public entity in a cost recovery action
under CERCLA and related claims to recover costs for clean up of public
lands.
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