Contamination Liability Decision Could Help With Brownfield Cleanup

The court of appeal has cleared the way for the Modesto Redevelopment Agency to sue manufacturers and suppliers of dry cleaning solvents and equipment.

While the First District Court of Appeal did not rule on the Redevelopment Agency’s claims, the unanimous appellate panel did overturn a lower court decision to dismiss the lawsuit against the manufacturers and suppliers. By potentially making more parties liable for the cleanup of contamination, the decision could bolster redevelopment agencies’ effort

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