EPA v. J.J.W. Metal,Corp.

Case summary

The Defendant, a potentially responsible party at the JJW Metal Recycling Fire Superfund Site filed for bankruptcy in November 2020 without notifying EPA. EPA is filing a late proof of claim in the bankruptcy for $492,944.27 in response costs related to air monitoring and a pre-remedial investigation conducted at the Site. Settlement entered on November 8, 2022 that allows for the recovery of $300,000 of EPA's past response costs to be paid in monthly installments with 4.5% interest accruing annually per the terms of the plan of reorganization. In return for its past costs, EPA has provided the Defendant with a covenant not to sue for costs related to two removal actions performed at the Site.

Defendants (1)

• J.J.W. Metal Corp.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JJW METAL RECYCLING

  756 LOS COLOBOS, CAROLINA, PR, 00987

  Registry ID: 110070516795

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J.J.W. Metal,Corp.entered 2022-11-08

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2021-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2021-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-10-01Complaint Filed With Court
• 2022-08-26Final Order Lodged
• 2022-11-08Concluded
• 2022-11-08Final Order Entered