Torts

Resource 4 . 4 . 5

9 minutes

State v. Exxon Mobil Corp.

Timothy D. Lytton

The State of New Hampshire sued Exxon Mobil Corp., chemical manufacturers, and gasoline refiners and distributors for extensive groundwater contamination by methyl tertiary butyl ether (MBTE), an additive to gasoline. Based on the theory of market-share liability, a jury rendered a verdict in favor of the state. Exxon appealed.

New Hampshire Supreme Court

168 N.H. 211

Nos. 2013-0591 2013-0668

2015-10-02

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