The legal tussle intensified in 2016 when a federal judge awarded the Confederated Tribes about $8.25 million for response costs related to the river’s pollution. Last week, Judge Bastian ruled that the tribes cannot seek millions of dollars for cultural resource damages under CERCLA.
Judge Says Tribes Can Seek River Pollution Damages : What’s Next?
As the legal drama unfolds, Teck finds itself on the brink of a trial that could have far-reaching consequences. Counsel for Teck declined to comment on pending litigation, while representatives for the tribes and the state of Washington were not immediately available for comment.
