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*After the purchase, VSH noticed several areas of oil seepage on the property.
*After the purchase, VSH noticed several areas of oil seepage on the property.
*VSH also learned that the [https://www.uscg.mil/ U.S. Coast Guard] was investigating the spills.
*VSH also learned that the [https://www.uscg.mil/ U.S. Coast Guard] was investigating the spills.
*VSH demanded that Texaco
**correct the oil spillage problem
**indemnify VSH, or
**reduce the purchase price.
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VSH v. Texaco
Court 1st Circuit
Citation 757 F.2d 411
Date decided March 15, 1985

Facts

  • V.S.H. Realty, Inc. = "VSH" = plaintiff = company offering to purchase a petroleum storage facility
  • Texaco, Inc. = Texaco = defendant = commercial property seller
  • In the sales contract, Texaco stated that there were no government investigations on the facility & only 1 oil seepage
  • VSH agreed to purchase the commercial real estate "as is."
  • After the purchase, VSH noticed several areas of oil seepage on the property.
  • VSH also learned that the U.S. Coast Guard was investigating the spills.
  • VSH demanded that Texaco
    • correct the oil spillage problem
    • indemnify VSH, or
    • reduce the purchase price.

Procedural History

VSH sued Texaco alleging mis-representation & deceptive business practices.

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