United States v. Parsons

MEMORANDUM ORDER

HAROLD L. MURPHY, District Judge.

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq., Congress established a fund, commonly known as the “Superfund,” for the purpose of removing hazardous materials. The facts underlying this case, which was brought by the government to recover costs it incurred in cleaning up such materials, are set forth in this Court’s summary judgment decision. United States v. Parsons, 723 F.Supp. 757 (N.D. Ga.1989). In that decision, the Court determined (1) that all the defendants were liable,…