This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Environmental Law
Environmental Contamination
CERCLA

United States of America, California Department of Toxic Substances Control v. Abercrombie, Aircraft Stamping Co. Inc., Wendlyn Albin, John Albin, Artistic Polishing & Plating Inc., Astronautic Enamellers

Published: Jan. 17, 2009 | Result Date: Mar. 11, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 07-06780 Settlement –  $71,800

Facts

Plaintiff United States of America, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, sued defendants Abercrombie, Aircraft Stamping Co. Inc. Wendlyn H. Albin, John E. Albin, Artistic Polishing and Plating Inc., and Astronautic Enamellers, alleging they released or threatened to release hazardous substances at the South El Monte Operable unit of the San Gabriel Valley Area 1 Superfund Site in South El Monte, California in violation of Sections 106 and 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

Result

The parties agreed to a $71,800 settlement under which Abercrombie paid $6,000; Aircraft Stamping, $5,000; Wendlyn and John Albin, $700; Artistic Polishing and Plating, $60,000; and Astronautic Enamellers, $100.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Oct. 23, 2007.


#105752

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390