United States v. Economy Muffler & Tire Center, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

RICHARD L. WILLIAMS, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 56(b), and the government’s motion for partial summary judgment, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.Proc. 56(a). For the reasons stated below, the defendant’s motion is DENIED and the government’s motion is GRANTED.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant Economy Muffler and Tire Center, Inc. (“Economy Muffler”) owns and operates an automobile repair shop in Richmond, Virginia which routinely services motor vehicle exhaust systems. On thirty-two…