St. Bernard Citizens for Environmental Quality, Inc. v. Chalmette Refining, L.L.C.

ORDER AND REASONS

VANCE, District Judge.

Defendant Chalmette Refining, L.L.C. moves to stay this matter, or in the alternative, to continue the hearing on plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judg ment. Plaintiffs St. Bernard Citizens for Environmental Quality, Inc. and Louisiana Bucket Brigade oppose the motion. For the following reasons, the Court DENIES defendant’s motion to stay, but GRANTS defendant’s motion to continue the hearing on plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment.

I. BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 12, 2004, and by amended complaint on February 20, 2004, plaintiffs…