Pollution Liability Apportionment for Contamination to be Decided Soon?

Yesterday the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company v. U.S.  At issue is whether manufacturers of hazardous substances can be held liable for contamination that occurs after the manufacturer's product is sold.  Also at issue is apportionment of liability.  The Supreme Court's decision will be much anticipated.

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