Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit August 7, 2000, Nos. 99-55342, 99-55381 (Unocal Corp. v. United States)

BREYER, District Judge:

This case concerns the cause and aftermath of a 1995 crude oil pipeline spill in Norwalk, California. The spill, which discharged over 45,000 gallons of crude oil, occurred on February 20, 1995 during the construction of the Norwalk-Santa Fe Me-trolink railway station. At least 50 gallons of oil escaped through a nearby storm drain and contaminated a local creek and river.