DOJ Settles Asbestos Cleanup Case for Ten Thousand Dollars
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is making a deal with Brian Tibbets to pay $10,000 plus interest for cleanup costs at an asbestos site in Burley, Idaho. This deal protects him from future lawsuits about these costs. People have 30 days from May 21, 2026, to share their thoughts before the deal is final.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
One-time $10,000 Cleanup Payment
Under a Proposed Consent Decree lodged May 18, 2026, Brian Tibbets agrees to pay $10,000 plus interest to reimburse the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Past Response Costs at the Burley Demolition Asbestos Site in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho.
Legal Protection from Future Claims
In exchange for that payment, the Settling Defendant will receive contribution protection and covenants not to sue under Sections 107(a) and 113 of CERCLA (42 U.S.C. 9607(a) and 9613) for EPA's Past Response Costs at the Burley Demolition Asbestos Site.
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