Litigating Pollution Events: Regulatory and Tort Aspects of Groundwater Contamination

Seminar Faculty & Topics

Groundwater Contamination – State of Things in Wisconsin
Elizabeth Wheeler and Katie Neloka, Clean Wisconsin, Madison

Panel Discussion on the Intersection of Tort and Regulatory Law:
Groundwater Contamination Incident
Panelists
James A. Olson, Lawton & Cates, S.C. Madison
Cynthia R. Hirsch, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Madison
John Jansen, P.G., Ph.D. (Hydrogeologist),
Leggette, Brashears and Graham, West Bend

Tort Remedies
David S. Blinka, Habush Habush & Rottier S.C., Madison

 Regulatory Remedies/ Right to Farm
Christa Westerberg, McGillivray Westerberg & Bender, Madison

Pollution Coverage Issues
Susan R. Tyndall, Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. Milwaukee

Permitting Actions in Groundwater Contamination Cases
Sarah C. Williams, Midwest Environmental Advocates, Madison

Lunch
Discussion of Environmental Law Committee

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