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Friday, October 1, 2010

"(AMM) Asarco's legal battles rage on despite Chapter 11 exit" Federal DOJ, TX/WA/MT lose big

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(AMM) Asarco's legal battles rage on despite Chapter 11 exit
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Asarco LLC's legal team received a reprieve Sept. 29 when a Texas judge denied substantial contribution claims made by the US government and three states in ..."


"NEW YORK 01 October 2010 Asarco LLC's legal team received a reprieve Sept. 29 when a Texas judge denied substantial contribution claims made by the U.S. government and three states in the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Judge Richard Schmidt of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas rejected applications by Texas, Washington, Montana and the U.S. Department of Justice for more than $22 million in fees and expenses associated with Asarco's bankruptcy. According to Schmidt's memorandum opinion, the government movants had already received payment in previously settled environmental claims. "

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