Shell Oil Company v. United States

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.-,

Damages Caused By Breach Of Contract; Federal Rules of Evidence (“FRE”) 702 (Experts);

Remand.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND FINAL ORDER ON REMAND REGARDING BREACH OF CONTRACT DAMAGES

BRADEN, Judge.

This case was filed almost a decade ago, after the United States (“the Government”) reneged on contractual promises made during World War II to American oil companies that voluntarily agreed to “work night and day,” without regard to shareholder obligations, to increase the production of military aviation gas. In…