EPA v. Yellow Corporation

Case summary

EPA has claims against the Defendant for past and potential future response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675, with respect to the Newtown Creek Superfund Site located in Queens and Kings Counties, New York. EPA has incurred response costs in conducting response activities at the Site.

Defendants (3)

• YRC Inc.Named in complaint
• New Penn Motor Express LLCNamed in complaint
• Yellow Corporation

Facilities (1)

• NEWTOWN CREEK

  SOUTH END OF IVY HILL ROAD, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, NY, 11222

  Registry ID: 110037285979

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-02-02Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2024-02-05Complaint Filed With Court
• 2024-02-05Enforcement Action Data Entered