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Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals

Ruling by

Ronald M. Gould

Lower Court

USDC Eastern Washington

Lower Court Judge

Lonny R. Suko
Under 'Calder' test, personal jurisdiction over foreign company not improper where company's toxic waste dumping into river flowing into forum state demonstrates company 'expressly aimed at the forum state.'



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