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New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund v. Sunoco Oil Company, et al.

Date: 12-02-2006

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Supreme Court, Nassau County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Attorney General of New York

Defendant's Attorney:

David Devaprasad of Daniels and Porco, LLP, Albany, New York

Description:

The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund sued Sunoco Oil Company to recover the cost of cleaning up petroleum contamination at 105 Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood, New York. The case involved three defendants. Sunoco, Inc., formerly owned the property; LVF Realty Co., Inc., the current property owner, which purchased the property from Sunoco in August 1985; and Sun Super Service Centers, Inc., which has been the operator of the gasoline service station located on the property since June 1980. The Oil Spill Fund alleged that
defendants failed to report the discharge of petroleum, and failed to investigate and remediate resulting contamination.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $6 million as against Sunoco; $250,000 as against LVF Realty; and $75,000 as against Sun Super.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation ...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $6 million as against Sunoco; $250,000 as against LVF Realty; and $75,000 as against Sun Super.

Which court heard New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation ...?

This case was heard in Supreme Court, Nassau County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Attorney General of New York. Defendant's attorney: David Devaprasad of Daniels and Porco, LLP, Albany, New York.

When was New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation ... decided?

This case was decided on December 2, 2006.