ELR Citation: ELR 20417
No(s). Civ. C-3064 (D. Colo. Aug 6, 1971)

Plaintiff's attempt to bring qui tam action against alleged polluters of Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado, must fail, because the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, the alleged violation of which gives rise to this action, is penal in nature and gives no right to private individuals to pro...