CERCLA Section 113(f) authorizes contribution claims among parties jointly and severally liable for the same response actions or costs. Section 113(f)(1) goes on to provide that “in resolving contribution claims, the court may allocate response costs among liable parties using such equitable factors as the court determines are appropriate.”

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