EPA v. HEALY SCHOOL (FORMER)

Case summary

On April 26, 2021, Region 1 referred to DOJ a proposed cost recovery Settlement Agreement under CERCLA Section 122(h) for approval and signature at the Former Healy School Site in Fall River, Massachusetts. This proposed Settlement Agreement, which is based on ability-to-pay, requires the Settling Party, Spindle City Homes, Inc., to pay EPA its net sale proceeds from the sale of the property which is estimated to total $382,000. In exchange, EPA will release its lien and provide the Settling Party a covenant not to sue for the Site. This proposed settlement represents the Settling Party?s maximum amount of ability to pay.

Defendants (1)

• Spindle City HomesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HEALY SCHOOL (FORMER)

  726 HICKS STREET, FALL RIVER, MA, 02724

  Registry ID: 110070550377

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122H — Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HEALY SCHOOL (FORMER)entered 2021-06-22

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-06-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-06-22Final Order Issued
• 2021-07-14Enforcement Action Data Entered