ELR Citation: ELR 20368
No(s). 71-161 (M.D. Fla. Jul 21, 1971)

Even if the government has failed to act, the Refuse Act does not authorize a civil qui tam action by a private party aimed at imposing criminal penalties on a suspected polluter.

Counsel for Plaintiff:
S. Gordon Blalock
Blalock, Holbrook, Lewis, Paul & Bennet
730 American Heritage Life Building
11 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-6311

Counsel for Defendant:
William H. Adams III
Thomas M. Baumer
Mahoney, Hadlow, Chambers & Adams
900 New Barnett Bank Building
100 Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32201
(904) 356-6884