Former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency v. Swagelok

William H. Orrick, United States District Judge

INTRODUCTION

In this case concerning environmental contamination on a property in Emeryville, California, defendant Hanson Building Materials Limited ("HBML"), which is located in the United Kingdom, moves to dismiss the second amended complaint ("SAC") pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) for lack of personal jurisdiction. However, plaintiffs have made a prima facie showing that HBML has had contacts with the state of California, plaintiffs' CERCLA claim arises out of HBML's successor liability, and it is not unreasonable to…