Public Interest Research Group of N.J. v. Carter-Wallace, Inc.

ELR Citation: ELR 21064
No(s). 87-1884 (D.N.J. Apr 20, 1988)

The court holds that §505 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) does not limit citizen groups to suing for civil penalties for permit violations that occurred subsequent to the filing of the complaint. The court rejects the defendant's argument that citizens may seek civil penalties on...