The plaintiff's residential oil tank leaked, causing a significant environmental spill into Sturgeon Lake.
The plaintiff sued the fuel distributor (Thompson Fuels), the regulatory authority (TSSA), and the tank manufacturer (Granby) for negligence.
The court found Thompson Fuels 40% liable for failing to conduct a mandatory comprehensive inspection before delivering fuel.
The plaintiff was found 60% contributorily negligent for improper installation, failing to maintain the tank, introducing water into the tank, and delaying reporting the leak.
Claims against the TSSA and Granby were dismissed.
The court also assessed the reasonableness of the extensive remediation costs and dismissed the plaintiff's claim for statutory contribution under the Environmental Protection Act.
