District Court, S.D. Texas October 13, 1998, No. CIV. A. 97-1119 (Geraghty & Miller, Inc. v. Conoco Inc.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

HOYT, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This case involves issues of state common law and federal law. Federal jurisdiction is premised on 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). See 42 U.S.C. § 9613(b).

This suit was initiated by Geraghty & Miller, Inc. (“G & M”) against Conoco, Inc.