Sachs v. Exxon Co., U.S.A.

Opinion

BENKE, J.

Introduction

In this case landlords, plaintiffs and appellants Stephanie F. Sachs and Michael B. Sachs, asked their tenants, defendants and respondents Exxon Company, U.S.A. (Exxon), and Texaco Refining & Marketing, Inc. (Texaco), for permission to conduct tests at the gas station which Exxon and Texaco have operated on the Sachses’ property for a number of years. The Sachses advised the oil companies an environmental expert the Sachses have retained believes there is evidence of soil contamination on the property and further investigation is needed.

The oil companies refused to…