Magic Petroleum Corporation v. Exxon Mobil Corporation (069083)

When environmental contamination occurs, the Spill Compensation and Control Act (Spill Act), N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 to -23.24, makes all dischargers jointly and severally liable for the entire cost of cleanup. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP or Department) is involved in a spill cleanup either by affirmatively compelling a “discharger” to remediate the site or by managing remediation accomplished by parties. Remediation expenses are the responsibility of the party or parties who are “in any way responsible” for the pollution. N.J.S.A 58:10-23.11g. The Spill Act…