Hinfin Realty Corp. v. Pittston Co.

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER

SPATT, District Judge.

Hinfin Realty Corp., Harbor Fuel Company, Inc., and Glenwood Terminal Corp. (collectively, the “plaintiffs”) brought this diversity action against The Pittston Company (“Pittston” or the “defendant”) seeking to recover damages they suffered as a result of an oil spill that occurred on their property during a time when the facilities for the receipt and distribution of “no. 6 fuel oil” were allegedly owned, maintained, and repaired by Pittston. Presently before the Court is the defendant’s motion for attorney’s fees and costs.

I. BACKGROUND

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