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Legal Precedents for Perpetual Liability
United States v. Paccione
Operators of a medical waste management operation were found guilty of fraud, other crimes related to forged certification documents and improperly obtained permits and licenses for the disposal of hazardous and medical waste. Doctors and hospitals who entrusted their waste to the operation for proper processing and disposal were held jointly liable for both civil and criminal fines.
Kenney v. Scientific
Individual waste generators (including a variety of healthcare practitioners) were held liable, along with the owners and operators of two landfills, in this lawsuit filed by local residents regarding improper and/or ineffective waste disposal.
Carnell Rivers Trucking Company
Original medical generators (doctors, hospitals) were held liable for damages and clean-up costs related to the actions of this hazardous/infectious waste hauler who had neglected to maintain adequate insurance and liability protection.