Under Superfund, one party that contributed any amount of toxic waste to a large dump site could be held responsible for the entire cleanup bill.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is known as the "joint and several liability" provision of Superfund. It allows the government to hold any responsible party accountable for the entire cleanup cost, regardless of their specific contribution to the contamination.

Under Superfund, One Party That Contributed Any Amount of Toxic