ELR Citation: ELR 20483
No(s). s. 89-2782, -2785 (4th Cir. Sep 12, 1990)

The court holds that a claim under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) by the purchaser of a facility contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) against the seller is barred by res judicata. In 1987, the purchaser obtained a jury verdict for $25...