Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that permits governments to avoid liability for their actions in certain circumstances. Often times, statutes will provides limits for government liability. These statutes typically place limits on the overall amount that a potential plaintiff can recover from the government. What is important to note is that CERCLA provides for broad waivers of government sovereign immunity.

Why do you think CERCLA provides for these waivers of sovereign immunity? What are the pros and cons of establishing waivers of government sovereign immunity?