New York v. Ametek, Inc.

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER

ROBINSON, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiff, the State of New York, brought this action against Defendants Ametek Inc. (“Ametek”) and M. Argueso & Co. Inc., (“Argueso”) for recovery of costs pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., and for state law claims of restitution and public nuisance. Plaintiff seeks to recover costs incurred by the State in responding to the release of hazardous substances at the Mamaroneck Taylor’s Lane Compost Site in the Village of Mamaroneck, West-chester…