State of New York et al v. The Monfort Trust et al

Filing 67

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 56 Motion for Summary Judgment. For the reasons stated herein, Bradley's motion for summary judgment is denied. (Ordered by Judge Leonard D. Wexler on 1/28/2014.) (Fagan, Linda)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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STATE OF NEW YORK, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
-against-

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
CV 12-3755 (LDW) (WDW)

THE MONTFORT TRUST, et al.,
Defendants.
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JOHN L. BRADLEY, JR.,
Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff,
-againstO.J.V. REALTY CORP, et al.,
Third-Party Defendants.
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THE MONTFORT TRUSTS, et al.,
Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiffs,
-againstMUSSO 3636 LLC, et al.,
Third-Party Defendants.
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WEXLER, District Judge
Plaintiffs State of New York and the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation brought this action against various defendants, including
John L. Bradley, Jr. (“Bradley”), asserting various claims under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C.

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§ 9601 et seq., and New York common law. Bradley filed a third-party action against
O.J.V. Realty Corp., Musso 3636 LLC, Musso Properties LLC, and Victor A. Musso
(collectively, “Musso”). Musso answered Bradley’s third-party complaint. Bradley now
moves for summary judgment against Musso pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure for alleged breach of an indemnification agreement. Musso opposes the
motion.
Upon consideration, the Court finds that genuine disputes of material fact exist
precluding the entry of summary judgment. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(a) (party seeking
summary judgment must demonstrate that “there is no genuine dispute as to any material
fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law”); Celotex Corp. v. Catrett,
477 U.S. 317, 322 (1986).
Accordingly, Bradley’s motion for summary judgment is denied.
SO ORDERED.
/s/
LEONARD D. WEXLER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: Central Islip, New York
January 28, 2014