EPA v. Modesto Groundwater Superfund Site

Case summary

This is a Civil Judicial Referral pursuant to CERCLA regarding the liability of Stephen and Suzanne Lyon, and Russell and Diane Tonda for costs at the Modesto Groundwater Superfund Site. EPA has incurred in excess of $9 million in past costs and expects to incur between $3 million and $9 million in future costs. EPA is requesting that DOJ file a Complaint seeking recovery of both past costs and future costs.

Defendants (3)

• Stephen and Suzanne LyonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Russell and Diane TondaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Estate of Shantilal JamnadasNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MODESTO GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION

  NEAR MODESTO, MODESTO, CA, 95351

  Registry ID: 110009268425

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• CD with Lyon & Tonda, Modesto Groundwater Superfund Siteentered 2011-04-25

  Primary law: CERCLA

• CD with Estate of Jamnadas, Modesto Groundwater Superfund Siteentered 2011-05-11

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2005-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2005-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-03-23Supplemental Referral-Adding parties, counts
• 2011-01-28Final Order Lodged
• 2011-01-28Complaint Filed With Court
• 2011-04-25Final Order Entered