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April 22, 2004

Construction Industry Spotlight: In a MTCA lawsuit? Don't run and hide

  • Landmark Gemini Construction case shows landowners aren't always liable for cleanup costs once they sell a property.
    • By KEITH E. MOXON
    Buck & Gordon

    Moxon
    Moxon

    The recent King County Superior Court victory by a Washington construction company defending claims arising under the state's Model Toxics Control Act has powerful implications for similar companies, property owners, developers and their lawyers. It may even slightly shift the balance toward defendants faced with threats of legal action over property contamination.


     
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