Washington State Department of Transportation v. Washington Natural Gas Co.

TANG, Senior Circuit Judge:

This is a review of several judgments of the United States district court, western district of Washington. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) initiated this action against Washington Natural Gas Company (WNG), Pacificorp, and Advance Ross Corporation seeking recovery costs due under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq. On cross-motions for partial summary judgment, the district court concluded that the defendants were responsible parties under CERCLA § 107, 42 U.S.C. §…