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COMPTON v. TEXACO, INC.

No. 14-99-01178-CV.

42 S.W.3d 354 (2001)

Jeff COMPTON, Trustee of the Liquidating Trust of Winn's Stores, Inc., Appellant, v. TEXACO, INC., Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

April 5, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Don Fogel, Houston, for appellants.

Frank Hill, Debora Alsup, Austin, for appellees.

Panel consists of Justices ANDERSON, FOWLER, and EDELMAN.

OPINION

FOWLER, Justice.

In a case of first impression in this state, we must decide whether the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act bars appellant Compton's claims for contribution and indemnity against appellee Texaco, Inc. ("Texaco"). We must also decide whether Compton may assert a claim against Texaco for non-contractual, common law indemnity. The trial court entered summary judgment in Texaco's favor dismissing Compton's claims. For the reasons set out...

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