In an opinion issued yesterday, the Sixth Circuit concluded that the Clean Air Act does not preempt common law claims brought against an emitter that are based on the law of the state in which the emitter operates. Merrick, et al. v. Diageo Americas Supply. The court’s holding is consistent with the Third Circuit’s holding … Continue Reading
The Supreme Court has held in Am. Elec. Power Co., Inc. v. Connecticut that the CAA preempts tort claims under federal common law and in International Paper Co. v. Ouellette that the Clean Water Act does not preempt state common law claims under the law of the state that is the source of the alleged pollution. … Continue Reading
