Levin Metals Corp. v. Parr-Richmond Terminal Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 20954
No(s). s. 85-2126, -2144 (9th Cir. Sep 15, 1986)

The court rules that a counterclaim seeking a declaratory judgment as to the nonliability of a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) §107 defendant is reviewable in federal court, and reverses the district court's dismissal for lack of jurisdiction. The cour...