EPA v. Shapes/Arch Holdings, LLC (Aluminum Shapes)

Case summary

EPA requests that DOJ file a proof of a claim in Aluminum Shapes bankruptcy matter, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Camden, New Jersey, Case No. 08-14631 (GMG) as to the Swope Oil Superfund Site ( Site ). EPA has a claim because Aluminum Shapes as an arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances at the Site, and accordingly is liable for response costs pursuant to Seciton 107(a)(3) of CERCLA.

Defendants (5)

• Ultra LLCNamed in settlement
• Accuweld LLCNamed in settlement
• Delair LLCNamed in settlement
• Shapes LLCNamed in settlement
• Shapes/Arch Holdings, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• LIGHTMAN DRUM COMPANY

  ROUTE 73, WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08009

  Registry ID: 110009299437

• D'IMPERIO PROPERTY

  RTE 322, MAYS LANDING, NJ, 08330

  Registry ID: 110022861198

• SWOPE OIL & CHEMICAL CO

  8281 NATIONAL HWY, PENNSAUKEN, NJ, 081101401

  Registry ID: 110007923783

• EWAN PROPERTY

  WALLINGFORD WAY, SHAMONG TOWNSHIP, NJ, 08088

  Registry ID: 110064182655

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Shapes/Arch Holdings, LLC (Aluminum Shapes)entered 2008-11-12

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2008-05-06Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2008-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-05-14Complaint Filed With Court
• 2008-09-11Final Order Lodged
• 2008-11-12Final Order Entered
• 2008-11-12Concluded
• 2009-01-22Enforcement Action Closed