Atlantic Richfield Company v. USA

Atlantic Richfield Company v. USA is a legal case involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the cleanup of hazardous waste sites under the Superfund law. Atlantic Richfield, a former oil company, sought to limit its financial responsibility for cleaning up pollution at a site in Montana. The case examined who is financially liable for remediation costs and how the law applies to parties involved in environmental contamination. Ultimately, it addressed the balance between corporate responsibility and regulatory authority in managing environmental hazards. The Supreme Court's decision impacted how companies deal with environmental cleanup liabilities.