We defended Metal Management, Inc. in a RCRA “knowing endangerment” case filed by the United States Department of Justice in federal court.  The case arose after three employees were burned in a gasoline flash fire at the company’s recycling facility.  The EPA obtained a search warrant and raided the facility, seizing evidence and conducting sampling.  A grand jury investigation followed, resulting in indictments against the company, the company’s vice president, its general manager, and a production superintendent for knowingly endangering the company’s employees by illegally disposing of gasoline, an alleged characteristic hazardous waste due to its flammable nature, at the facility.  We formed a joint defense group among all defendants and formulated the trial strategy on behalf of all defendants.  After a three week jury trial, the company and all defendants were acquitted of all charges filed by the government.