Joslyn Manufacturing Co. v. TL James & Co., Inc.

MEMORANDUM RULING

STAGG, District Judge.

This action was brought by Joslyn pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9613(f)(1) to recover contribution for alleged response costs incurred by Joslyn in complying with orders of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to investigate and clean up the Lincoln Creosoting site and for declaratory judgment concerning liability for costs and any future removal or remediation action from persons who allegedly may be liable for those costs pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9607(a). Joslyn makes identical state law claims pursuant to the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act…