Massachusetts Superior Court July 25, 2002, No. 015218 (Commonwealth v. JEMS of New England, Inc.)

Fabricant, J.

INTRODUCTION

This action arises from a petroleum release at a service station in Spencer, which is alleged to have caused contamination of well water used by occupants of a neighboring home. The Commonwealth initially brought this action against JEMS New England, Inc. (“JEMS”), seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief. JEMS, in turn, joined Zecco, Inc.