Legal Opinion
Witco Corp. v. Beekhuis
District Court, D. Delaware
Decided May 20, 1993No. Civ. A. 92-301 (RRM)PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
McKELVIE, District Judge.
This is an action for contribution under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq., (“CERCLA”). The plaintiff, Witco Corporation (“Witco”), asserts its claim against the following defendants: Jeanne v. Beekhuis, daughter of Dr. H. Albert Beekhuis and executrix for his estate; Wilmington Trust Company, (“Wilmington Trust”), trustee of two trusts created by Dr. Beekhuis; and, Brandywine Chemical Company (“Brandywine Chemical”).
Witco’s claim relates to a parcel of land (“the site”) previously…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Florida Lime & Avocado Growers, Inc. v. PaulSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
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3Cited by5 opinions
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