Isaacson v. Dow Chemical Co.

MEMORANDUM & ORDER (REMOVAL)

WEINSTEIN, Senior District Judge.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction — 444

II. Facts — 445

III. Law — 445

A. General Rule — 445

B. Elements of Section 1442(a)(1) — 447

1. Definition of Person — 447

2. Acting Under Color of Federal Office — 447

3. Colorable Claim to a Federal Law Defense — 448

IV. Application of Law to Facts — 449

V. Policy Considerations Supporting Removal — 451

VI. Conclusion — 451

I. Introduction

Plaintiff, Joe Isaacson, is a Vietnam veteran. He claims injuries from exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Defendants…