USA, et al v. Vertac Chemical Corp, et al
Plaintiff: Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
Defendant: Vertac Chemical Corporation, Department of Defense, Dow Chemical Corporation, Chemtura Corporation, Velsicol Chemical Corporation and John Does
Cross_claimant: Vertac Chemical Corporation, Dow Chemical Company Inc, Hercules Inc, Dow Chemical Corporation and Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
Cross_defendant: Hercules Inc, Vertac Chemical Corporation, United States of America, Dow Chemical Company Inc, Department of Defense, Standard Chlorine Chemical Company, Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc, Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd, Chemtura Corporation, Dow Chemical Corporation and Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
Counter_claimant: Vertac Chemical Corporation, Hercules Inc, Dow Chemical Company Inc, Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd, Chemtura Corporation and Velsicol Chemical Corporation
Thirdparty_plaintiff: Vertac Chemical Corporation, Hercules Inc and Chemtura Corporation
Thirdparty_defendant: Dow Chemical Company Inc, Dow Chemical Corporation and Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
Receiver: Lee S Thalheimer
Counter_defendant: United States of America, Department of Defense, Vertac Chemical Corporation, Hercules Inc, Dow Chemical Company Inc, Standard Chlorine Chemical Company, Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc, Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd and Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
Case Number: 4:1980cv00109
Filed: March 4, 1980
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Office: Little Rock Office
County: Out of State
Presiding Judge: William R. Wilson
Nature of Suit: Environmental Matters
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 6901
Jury Demanded By: Both

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June 24, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 2673 ORDER granting 2638 Motion for Attorney Fees; granting 2669 Motion to Approve/Approval fees and expenses; granting 2671 Motion to Dissolve the Receivership; and denying as moot 2670 Motion to Dismiss. The Receiver shall file notice by Ju ly 2, 2013 that he has made all final payments directed in this Order. Effective upon the filing of that notice, the Court discharges the Receiver, releases his bond and surety (United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company), and terminates the Receivership. This case is closed. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 6/24/13. (kpr)
May 8, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 2660 ORDER directing the parties to sign the settlement agreement and close the real estate transactions by May 31, 2013. The Court further orders the Receiver to file his final petition on all loose ends by June 11, 2013. The Receiver's appointment is extended to July 3, 2013. Any party who misses any of these ddls without seeking and getting prior Court approval must show why some sanction would not be appropriate. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 5/8/13. (kpr)
January 10, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 2631 ORDER re 2630 Memorandum regarding proof of publication. The Court approves it, with some supplements, as set forth in this Order; granting 2617 motion to approve donation of records; and, setting a hearing re: the amended proposed settlement agreement and to resolve pending motions for 3/27/13 at 10:30 a.m. The Receiver's appointment is extended from 4/30/13 to 5/31/13. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 1/10/13. (kpr) (Docket entry modified on 1/10/2013 to establish linkage and correct the ruling.) (thd).
August 15, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 2619 ORDER rescheduling September 19th hearing for Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 8/15/12. (kpr)
April 30, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 2595 ORDER directing the Receiver to submit a short supplemental report covering the issues set forth in this Order by May 11, 2012. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 4/30/12. (kpr)
January 27, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 2586 ORDER denying without prejudice 2583 Motion for Forfeiture of Property; denying 2584 Motion for Order. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 1/27/12. (kpr)
July 8, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 2574 ORDER reappointing Lee A. Thalheimer's appointment as Receiver for Vertac, nunc pro tunc, for a term running from August 1, 2002 until July 31, 2012. All counsel must register with the CM-ECF system in the Eastern District of Arkansas, if they have not already done so, by July 31, 2011. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 7/8/11. (kpr)
December 23, 2008 Opinion or Order Filing 2548 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, STIPULATED ORDER AND JUDGMENT, pursuant to 2547 Order, concerning Defendants Hercules Incorporated & Uniroyal Chemical Ltd. Signed by Judge William R. Wilson, Jr on 12/23/08. (jct)
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Defendant: Vertac Chemical Corporation
Represented By: Robert R. Ross
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Defendant: Department of Defense
Represented By: Barry M. Hartman
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Defendant: Dow Chemical Corporation
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Defendant: Chemtura Corporation
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Cross_claimant: Vertac Chemical Corporation
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Cross_claimant: Hercules Inc
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Cross_claimant: Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
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Cross_defendant: Hercules Inc
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Cross_defendant: Vertac Chemical Corporation
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Cross_defendant: United States of America
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Cross_defendant: Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
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Cross_defendant: Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd
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Cross_defendant: Chemtura Corporation
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Cross_defendant: Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
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Counter_claimant: Vertac Chemical Corporation
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Counter_claimant: Hercules Inc
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Counter_claimant: Dow Chemical Company Inc
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Counter_claimant: Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd
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Counter_claimant: Chemtura Corporation
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Counter_claimant: Velsicol Chemical Corporation
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Thirdparty_plaintiff: Vertac Chemical Corporation
Represented By: Robert R. Ross
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Thirdparty_plaintiff: Hercules Inc
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Thirdparty_plaintiff: Chemtura Corporation
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Thirdparty_defendant: Dow Chemical Company Inc
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Thirdparty_defendant: Dow Chemical Corporation
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Thirdparty_defendant: Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
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Receiver: Lee S Thalheimer
Represented By: Richard L. Ramsay
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Counter_defendant: United States of America
Represented By: Sam Blesi
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Counter_defendant: Department of Defense
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Counter_defendant: Vertac Chemical Corporation
Represented By: Robert R. Ross
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Counter_defendant: Hercules Inc
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Counter_defendant: Dow Chemical Company Inc
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Counter_defendant: Standard Chlorine Chemical Company
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Counter_defendant: Standard Chlorine of Delaware Inc
Represented By: Samuel E. Ledbetter
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Counter_defendant: Uniroyal Chemical LTEE Ltd
Represented By: Thomas David Gillespie, Jr.
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Counter_defendant: Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
Represented By: Charles L. Moulton
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Plaintiff: Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology
Represented By: Charles L. Moulton
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