EPA v. Kasper (1997) Irrevocable Trusts for the Benefit of Charles B. & Richard J. Kasper

Case summary

EPA seeks the filing of a judicial action to recover EPA's past costs under Section 107(a) of CERCLA, assess penalties under Section 106(b)(1) of CERCLA (for failure to comply with an administrative order (EA# 02-2002-2007)), assess punitive damages under 107(c)(3) of CERCLA (as a result of the failure to comply with an administrative order), and penalties under 104(e)(5)(B) for failure to fully comply with an information request sent pursuant to Section 104(e) of CERCLA. EPA is currently performing a removal action at the Site.

Defendants (4)

• Kasper (1997) Irrevocable TrustsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Parviz NezamiNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Martin StallerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Sanderina R. Kasper, TrusteeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMERICAN DRIVE-IN CLEANERS

  3801 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, LEVITTOWN, NY, 11756-1351

  Registry ID: 110004410584

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107C3 — Treble Damages
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kasper (1997) Irrevocable Trusts for the Benefit of Charles B. & Richard J. Kasperentered 2010-07-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2004-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2004-09-30Referred TO U.S. Attorney
• 2004-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-11-25Complaint Filed With Court
• 2010-06-15Final Order Lodged
• 2010-07-28Concluded
• 2010-07-28Final Order Entered