Opinion ID: 543757
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Failure to State CERCLA Claim

Text: 18 We turn to the merits of the appeals. First, we must determine whether plaintiffs-appellees failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted under Section 107(a) of CERCLA. Appellants urge that the district court's orders denying their motions to dismiss should be reversed or vacated because CERCLA does not provide a private right of action to recover the costs of removal of asbestos-containing materials from the structure of buildings. 19 Section 107(a) of CERCLA provides in relevant part: 20 (a) Covered persons; scope; recoverable costs and damages ... 21 Notwithstanding any other provision or rule of law, and subject only to the defenses set forth in subsection (b) of this section-- 22