In Re Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ("MTBE") Products Liability Litigation
District Court, S.D. New York
City of Riverside v. Atlantic Richfield Co., et al., No. 04 Civ. 4969; City of Roseville v. Atlantic Richfield Co., et al., No. 04 Civ. 4971; Quincy Community Services District v. Atlantic Richfield Co., et al., No. v. 4970;04 Ci
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
SCHEINDLIN, District Judge.
I. INTRODUCTION
The California Plaintiffs 1 seek relief from the actual and/or threatened contamination of their water supply with the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether (“MTBE”). Plaintiffs assert, among others, causes of action under California Civii Code § 1882. 2 Defendants now move to dismiss the section 1882 claims, arguing that the provision does not apply to the alleged contamination of water. In addition, defendants move to strike plaintiffs’ prayers for treble damages and attorneys’ fees pursuant to section 1882.2 of the…
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