Bent v. Leemon Oil Co., Inc.

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

GADOLA, District Judge.

In November 1993, this court granted plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction under the equitable relief provision of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”), 15 U.S.C. § 2805. On January 5, 1994, plaintiff filed the instant motion for summary judgment. Defendant Leemon Oil Co., Inc. (“Leemon Oil”) responded January 21, 1994. Plaintiff filed a reply (entitled “Supplemental Response” and attaching exhibits) on February 18, 1994. Oral argument was heal’d April 6, 1994.

I. Facts

Defendant Leemon Oil is a…