Case Number: SLS No. 98-028

Title: An Early Legal Challenge to LULU Sitings: Northwood Manor, Texas

Case Files:

• Case (17 pages)
• Exhibits (4 pages)

Author: Flora Y. F. Chu, Lecturer; Barton H. (“Buzz”) Thompson, Jr., Robert E. Paradise Professor of Natural Resources Law

Abstract: This case study introduces students to general environmental justice issues through a famous dispute involving the siting of a waste disposal facility in an African American community. The case study is used to (1) highlight the importance of statistical issues in proving whether facilities are being located in communities of color; and (2) discuss how perspectives differ among disciplines.

Key Words: Environmental justice, environmental equity, distributive justice, equal protection, landfill, solid waste facilities, siting of waste facilities, statistical analysis of waste facility siting.