ELR Citation: ELR 20209
No(s). 85-1520 (9th Cir. Nov 25, 1986)

The court rules that state law should be used to determine the validity of agreements between private parties on the release of claims under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) §107. Applying New York law, the court holds that a general release, executed i...