Appeals Court Says Owner Could Be Liable Under Participation Theory

(November 23, 2016, 11:56 AM EST) -- CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An Ohio appeals panel on Nov. 10 reversed a trial judge’s ruling awarding summary judgment to the owner of a trucking company accused of excessive emissions, holding that the defendant could be liable for allegedly participating in violations of the Clean Air Act and Ohio air pollution laws (State of Ohio, ex. rel. Michael DeWine v. Marietta Industrial Enterprises Inc., et al., No. 15CA33, Ohio App., 4th Dist.; 2016 Ohio App. LEXIS 4725)....

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