Environmental Damages & Non-Compliance Penalties
Violations of federal and state environmental laws and regulations often lead to damage claims including business loss, property value diminution, clean-up costs, mitigation costs, human health effects, and natural resource losses. Members of The Brattle Group have substantial experience calculating accurate and supportable environmental damage estimates.
We apply methods that reflect the most current economic thinking and withstand legal scrutiny. Our experts perform appropriate penalty calculations, advise on settlement strategies, and provide expert testimony on economic and technical issues. In addition, we are familiar with models and methods employed by the government including the EPA’s BEN model.