Posted on 05/24/2021 10:14:49 AM PDT by TrumpianRepublican
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on Monday that gives new life into a lawsuit Guam brought against the United States over a massive waste site leaking toxic chemicals into the Pacific Ocean.
Guam closed the Ordot Landfill in 2011 as part of a $160 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In court filings over the years, Guam argued that it should not have to foot the bill alone as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act contains a provision for settling parties to seek contribution from other responsible parties.
The ruling, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reversed a decision by a lower court that found a prior settlement had adequately “resolved Guam’s liability” for the dump.
(Excerpt) Read more at conservativebrief.com ...
I'm sick of paying for government mistakes. Responsible parties need to be held to account.
Both this and the illegal deportee case were unanimous.
“Maximus” on Twit suggests the court is circling the wagons to prevent a court-packing scheme of adding two more justices by saying, “Won’t do you any good.”
A more interesting decision was written by Sotomayer, against an illegal alien.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-437_bqmc.pdf
Ok, so now they get paid for us dumping our $h!t there. Sounds good to me.
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