Document Type
Article
Media Type
Text
Abstract
This article analyzes liability of owners and operators of underground storage tanks for tank leakage. Theories of liability include the federal Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), breach of contract, negligence, negligence per se, res ipsa loquitor, trespass, nuisance, and strict liability. Liability is analyzed in two factual scenarios: liability of past owners/operators to current owners for contamination of the site from prior operations; and liability of tank owners/operators for contamination that migrates off-site to adjoining properties.
First Page
581
Last Page
608
Publication Date
7-1-1996
Department
Other
ISSN
0734-1490
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Law Review
Recommended Citation
Maher, Michael J. and Horan, Sheila
(1996)
"Lessons in L.U.S.T.: The Complete Story of Liability for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks,"
Northern Illinois University Law Review: Vol. 16:
Iss.
3, Article 3.
Suggested Citation
Michael J. Maher and Sheila Horan, Lessons in L.U.S.T.: The Complete Story of Liability for Leaking Underground Storage Tanks, 16 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 581 (1996).
