An Act of War: Finding a Meaning for What Congress has Left Undefined

Authors

Desiree Gargano

Abstract

There are often environmental concerns with any new construction project. One often unforeseen aspect of this is the liability that occurs after a building is destroyed. Property owners have generally faced strict liability for the release of hazardous waste under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. This Comment examines why the act of war defense has consistently failed and determines if the law places too high of a burden on property owners who assert this defense.

Recommended Citation

Gargano, Desiree (2013) "An Act of War: Finding a Meaning for What Congress has Left Undefined," Touro Law Review: Vol. 29: No. 1, Article 12.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.tourolaw.edu/lawreview/vol29/iss1/12