THE THREE DEFENDANTS ARE OWNER/OPERATORS AND GENERATORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT THE DRAKE SITE. THE UNITED STATES HAS SPENT OVER 10 MILLION IN RESPONSE ACTIONS AT THE DRAKE SITE. EPA WILL SPEND IN EXCESS OF 100 MILLION IN FUTURE COSTS AT THE DRAKE SITE. DEFENDANTS ARE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR THE U.S.'S RESPONSE COSTS.