Nebraska Environmental Toxic Tort Lawsuits: Fight Air and Water Pollution
Residents of Nebraska may be in danger of serious health problems arising if they live close to a Superfund site. Property may be devalued if it has been affected by environmental air or water pollution frequently found in these sites.
If your health has been affected or your property has been damaged, you can hold polluters responsible by filing a lawsuit against them with the help of an environmental toxic tort attorney. Weitz & Luxenberg is nationally known for its groundbreaking work in MTBE and asbestos litigation, handling tens of thousands of lawsuits for clients across the country.
Superfund was enacted by the United States Congress on December 11, 1980 in response to the Love Canal disaster. This law created a tax on petroleum and chemical industries and provided broad federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment. Over five years, $1.6 billion was collected, and the tax went to a trust fund for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
Under CERCLA, four classes of parties may be liable for contamination at a Superfund site:
• the current owner or operator of the site (CERCLA section 107(a));
• the owner or operator of a site at the time that disposal of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant occurred (CERCLA section 107(a)(2);
• a person who arranged for the disposal of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant at a site (CERCLA section 107(a)(3));and
• a person who transported a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant to a site; that transporter must have also selected that site for the disposal of the hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants (CERCLA section 107(a)(4)).
The EPA lists 1,604 Superfund sites as of May 2005.
Don't let Superfund contaminaters get away with ruining Nebraska's natural resources and your health. Contact the environmental toxic tort attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg today to learn more about your legal options. Start out now by filling out this simple form. Your case will be reviewed within 24 hours. To refer a friend or loved one to Weitz & Luxenberg, follow this link.
Superfund Sites in Nebraska Include:
(You can view the EPA report of each site by selecting the site name from the list at the top of this page)
| 10Th Street Site |
| Bruno Co-Op Association/Associated Properties |
| Cleburn Street Well |
| Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant |
| Hastings Ground Water Contamination |
| Lindsay Manufacturing Co. |
| Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) |
| Ogallala Ground Water Contamination |
| Sherwood Medical Co. |
| Waverly Ground Water Contamination |
Act Now! It is essential that you inquire about your pollutant lawsuit as soon as possible. Nebraska law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. Your legal review is free and there is no commitment. You case will be evaluated immediately, so get started on your claim today!
see also:
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant
Environmental Pollution in Nebraska- Site: Cornhusker Army Ammunition PlantCornhusker Army Ammunition Plant Superfund Site Info - Fight Air Pollution, Water Pollution
Ogallala Ground Water Contamination
Environmental Pollution in Nebraska- Site: Ogallala Ground Water ContaminationOgallala Ground Water Contamination Superfund Site Info - Fight Air Pollution, Water Pollution
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Environmental Pollution Lawsuit: Colorado Superfund SitesColorado Superfund Sites Are Responsible for Environmental Pollution
