EPA v. JUAN HERNANDEZ

Case summary

On March 27, 2012, Region 1 filed a complaint alleging that Juan Hernandez, a landlord with offices in Bridgeport, Connecticut violated the requirements of the Known Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Upon Sale or Lease of Residential Property (Disclosure Rule), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart F of TSCA. Specifically, EPA alleges that Mr. Hernandez failed to comply with the Disclosure Rule when he entered into seven leases for apartments located in Bridgeport, Connecticut between 2008 and 2010. All of the alleged violations occurred within environmental justice locations in Bridgeport. EPA's case team and Respondent have agreed to settle this matter for a $69,000 penalty. to be paid over a period of six months.

Defendants (1)

• JUAN HERNANDEZNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (8)

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  802 HALLET STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462263

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  565 EAST MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462281

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  1074 EAST MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462236

• JUAN HERNANDEZ

  585 EAST MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110042343327

• APRATMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  583 EAST MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462227

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  349 NICHOLS STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462272

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  729 STILLMAN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462218

• APARTMENT BUILDING - HERNANDEZ

  357 NICHOLS STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06608

  Registry ID: 110045462209

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JUAN HERNANDEZentered 2013-03-04

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $69,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-10-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-03-04Final Order Issued