EPA v. David and Monica Stern

Case summary

Respondents failed to provide to the lessee an EPA-approved lead hazard information pamphlet; a lead warning statement before the lessees were obligated under each contract to lease the unit; a statement by the lessor disclosing the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards or indicating no knowledge of the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards, before the lessees were obligated under each contract to lease the unit, a list of any records or reports available to the lessor that pertain to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazard information or indicate that no such list exists, before the lessees were obligated under each contract to lease the unit; a statement by the lessees affirming receipt of the information required by 40 C.F.R. § 745.113(b)(2) and (b)(3) and the lead hazard pamphlet before the lessees were obligated under each contract to lease the unit; the signatures of the lessor and the lessees certifying to the accuracy of their statements and the dates of such signature before the lessees were obligated under each contract to lease the unit.

Defendants (1)

• David and Monica Stern (sb)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STERN, DAVID AND MONICA

  361 WEST HIGHLAND DRIVE, GRAFTON, WI, 53024

  Registry ID: 110028191043

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• David and Monica Sternentered 2006-09-28

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $596 · SEP: $5,371

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order