EPA v. EAGLE ZINC CO DIV T L DIAMOND

Case summary

The United Stales of America, on behalf of the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (' EPA ), filed a complaint in this matter pursuant to Section 107 CERCLA, seeking reimbursement of response costs incurred or to be incurred by the United States for response actions taken or to be taken at or in connection with the release or threatened release of hazardous substances at the Eagle Zinc Site in the City of Hillsboro, Montgomery County, Illinois. Within 30 days of entry of this Consent Decree, TLD shall pay to the United States, on behalf of EPA, $500,000. Within 30 days of entry of this Consent Decree, Mr. Diamond shall pay to the United States, on behalf of EPA, $250,000.

Defendants (2)

• Theodore L. DiamondNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• T. L. DIAMOND & CO., INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EAGLE ZINC CO

  218 INDL. PARK DR., HILLSBORO, IL, 62049

  Registry ID: 110071101947

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EAGLE ZINC CO DIV T L DIAMONDentered 2008-09-16

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2008-03-25Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2008-03-28Complaint Filed With Court
• 2008-03-31Final Order Lodged
• 2008-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-09-16Final Order Entered