Emhart Industries, Inc. v. New England Container Company, Inc et al

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Case Number:

1:06-cv-00218

Court:

Rhode Island

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

William E. Smith

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  1. October 04, 2017

    EPA Asks Court To Rethink Halting Superfund Cleanup Plan

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asked a Rhode Island federal court Wednesday to reconsider its order pausing a groundwater cleanup plan at a Superfund site because it found the agency made decisions in developing the plan that violated the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

  2. August 18, 2017

    EPA Superfund Cleanup Order Paused Over CERCLA Violation

    A Rhode Island federal judge Thursday found the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made decisions that violated the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act in developing a plan to mitigate health and environmental risks at a Superfund site, saying the remedial action can’t move forward until those decisions are addressed.

  3. March 07, 2017

    Feds Seek $32M From Black & Decker In Cleanup Dispute

    The federal government urged a Rhode Island federal judge Monday to force Black & Decker Inc. to pay at least $32 million for the cleanup of a Superfund site contaminated with dioxin and other pollutants from facilities that manufactured chemicals and handled hazardous military materials.

  4. October 31, 2012

    Industrial Cos. Sued Over Costs For RI Superfund Cleanup

    The New England Container Co. filed a new lawsuit Tuesday in Rhode Island federal court, going after a number of industrial companies for their alleged share of the costs NECC paid to clean up contamination at the Centredale Manor Superfund site.

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