Carothers, Comm'r Env. Protect. v. Ferruolo, No. 366309 (Sep. 18, 1990)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] MEMORANDUM OF DECISION INTRODUCTION The Commissioner of Environmental Protection of the State of Connecticut (hereinafter DEP), the plaintiff, moves to strike the special defense of equitable estoppel to count two of the complaint claimed by John Ferruolo d/b/a Mr. Sparkle Car Wash (hereinafter defendant) on the grounds that the defense is legally insufficient

FACTS

In count two of the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on April 11, 1988, the DEP issued to the defendant order No. WC 4679 (order). The plaintiff…