ELR Citation: ELR 20352
No(s). 83-2670 C (2) (E.D. Mo. Jan 6, 1986)

The court holds that Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 grants defendant access to land under plaintiff's control so that defendant may obtain soil samples for testing in connection with a claim for response costs pursuant to §107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The court further holds that plaintiff may not impose conditions on its compliance with Rule 34.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Robert Lynn, Shelly Woods, David Taylor, Ass't Attorneys General
8th Floor, Broadway Office Bldg., 221 W. High St., P.O. Box 899, Jefferson City MO 65102
(314) 751-3321

Counsel for Defendant
F. William McCalpin
Lewis & Rice
611 Olive St., Suite 1400, St. Louis MO 63101
(314) 444-7600

James Knappenberger
Shaw, Howlett & Schwartz
225 S. Meramec Ave., Clayton MO 63105
(314) 725-9700