Experience
CERCLA Cost Recovery and Contribution
Represented and successfully resolved CERCLA cost recovery and contribution litigation against beverage company at major NPL Superfund site.
CERCLA Natural Resources Damages Defense
Advice and counseling of confidential client in ongoing NRD and Assessment matters.
CERCLA Prosecution, Cost Recovery and Contribution
Represents/represented transportation company in multiple cost recovery and contribution actions, including successful settlement involving payment to client.
Civil Enforcement Defense
Represents beverage company in negotiations with and resolution of potential enforcement by regulator.
CWA Citizen Suit Defense and Water Quality Counseling
Represented multiple clients, including wineries, recycling facilities, and other industrial operations in successful resolution of CWA citizen suits.
Land Use
Represented quarry owner in obtaining unanimous EIR certification, approval of reclamation plan and renewal of mining permit by County Supervisors, and favorably resolving nuisance claims relating to same in California.
PFAS – Environmental Regulatory, Counseling, and Litigation
Represents confidential client in ongoing PFAS matters involving State cleanup order, investigation and remediation, negotiations with State and local agencies and third parties, and potential cost recovery litigation.
PFAS – Product Compliance, Regulatory
Represents confidential client in product stewardship and product regulatory compliance issues in states throughout the United States and under Federal law, including TSCA.
Product Liability/ Toxic Tort Defense
Represents product manufacturer in multiple coordinated lawsuits throughout California regarding groundwater contamination due to historical applications of soil fumigants. Successfully negotiated resolution of dozens of lawsuits, often by dismissal with no settlement payment.
Proposition 65 and Product Liability Defense
Successful resolution of multiple Prop. 65 challenges, including defense of manufacturer in major ongoing Prop. 65 litigation relating to use of recycled materials in production.
State Superfund Trial
Represented a transportation company in a four-week trial in federal District Court in Washington in a state Superfund contribution action relating to a former wood treating site. Obtained a complete defense judgment.
Toxic Tort Defense
Represented railroad in litigation, resulting in favorable settlement following partial summary judgment, involving claims of property damage, personal injury, and fear of future illness relating to groundwater contamination and vapor intrusion.
PFAS – Regulatory, Counseling, and Litigation
Represents confidential client in ongoing PFAS matters involving State regulatory order, investigation and remediation, negotiations with State and local agencies and third parties, and potential litigation.
State Superfund Trial
Represented a transportation company in a 4-week trial in federal District Court in Washington in a state Superfund contribution action relating to a former wood treating site. Obtained a complete defense judgment.