Settling Parties Win Dismissal, But CERCLA Cross-Claim Survives

Mealey's (April 4, 2022, 3:02 PM EDT) -- LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A joint motion to dismiss allegations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act was granted March 28 by a New Mexico federal judge as it relates to the government’s claims against three settling defendants, but a nonsettling co-defendant’s cross-claim for contribution by the settling parties will proceed....