Ford Motor Company v. United States

I agree with the majority that the Contract Settlement Act of 1944 applies to Ford’s claim, and that Ford’s complaint was timely filed. I am unable to agree, however, that Ford is entitled to recover its contribution to the CERCLA settlement under the terms of the War Contract. Because I do not agree with the majority’s interpretation of the War Contract, I respectfully dissent from its conclusion that pursuant to the indemnification clause in the Termination Agreement, the government must reimburse Ford for its contribution to the CERCLA settlement. I therefore would affirm the judgment of…