Question

Which decision sets a legal precedent that if pollution control is more expensive than the damage pollution causes, the pollution can continue? a) Brown v. Board of Education b) Boomer v. Atlantic c) Cement Co. Roe v. Wade d) San Diego v. Tijuana Board of Sewage.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co.

Explanation:

Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co. is a landmark case of New York Court of Appeals. The full name of the case is Oscar H. Boomer et al. v. Atlantic Cement Company, Inc.

This is an important case where a lasting damages were an suitable solution in place of a permanent injunction.

In simple words the court directed the Cement company to pay the price of its effects or damages that the pollution from the plant causes to its surroundings and continue to pollute.

Thus the decision which sets a legal precedent that if pollution control is more expensive than the damage pollution causes, the pollution can continue is of ---

b) Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co.