Multiplying Environmental Claims Face New Accountability Procedures

By Kevin Mooney
05/19/2011
Controversial litigation practices built around environmental remediation claims would be limited under proposed legislation that a House committee voted to defer on Wednesday. Supporters say current law needs to be clarified to prevent "legacy lawsuits" from driving business out of state

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