Legal Opinion
Elf Atochem North America, Inc. v. United States
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
Decided September 22, 1994No. Civ. A. 92-7458PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
JOYNER, District Judge.
Plaintiff, Elf Atochem North America Inc. (Elf), 1 seeks partial summary judgment and declaratory judgment on the issue of the United States’ liability as an owner under section 107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 9601-75 (1983 & Supp.1994) (CERCLA).
Elf’s claim against the United States is based on business activities that took place during World War Two. Elf s predecessor in interest leased the equipment necessary to produce the pesticide DDT from the United States Defense Plant Corporation in…
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