United States v. Ford Motor Co.

ORDER

SCOTT O. WRIGHT, Chief Judge.

This is an action by the United States at the behest of the Environmental Protection Agency against Ford Motor Company for penalties in excess of 50 million dollars and injunctive relief. Plaintiff alleges Ford has emitted volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”) in excess of allowable from its Claycomo plant coating operation in violation of the Clean Air Act of 1970, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.

Before the Court is plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on its complaint, defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment on plaintiff’s complaint, and plaintiff’s motion…