In Re Lyondell Chemical Co.

BENCH DECISION 1 ON DEBTORS’ OBJECTIONS, UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTION 502(e)(1)(B), TO PRP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRIBUTION CLAIMS

ROBERT E. GERBER, Bankruptcy Judge.

In this contested matter in the jointly administered chapter 11 cases of Lyondell Chemical Company and its affiliates, the Debtors object to private party claims (the “Private Party Claims”) for future environmental remediation costs also sought by the federal government and certain state governmental entities, under section 502(e)(1)(B) of the Code, which generally disallows claims (1) for reimbursement or contribution (2) by those…