Week 2: Ethical Topic

That case that is below and provide a summary (approx 150 words) supporting either the plaintiff or the defendant based on the facts of the case and your interpretation of the law. You need to do some research on the case selected and provide links to that research which assisted you in your decision. Check at least 2 other sources as part of your independent research.

Environmental Pollution: United States v. Maury

The Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company pumped contaminated wastewater into the Delaware River and burned drums of waste paint in the plants furnace at night, causing chemical air pollution. Company's management personnel were charged with criminal violations of the Clean Water Act, and were charged with lying to investigators. The U.S. district court convicted the defendants and sentenced them to prison terms. The defendants appealed, but the U.S. court of appeals (2012) affirmed the judgment of the U.S. district courting.