Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste

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Source: Reuters

Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste

By Clark Mindock
January 31, 2024 2:59 PM EST Updated 2 hours ago

Jan 31 (Reuters) - A group of 25 California counties have sued Elon Musk's Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab, claiming the electric vehicle maker mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities across the state.

The lawsuit from Los Angeles, Alameda, San Joaquin, San Francisco and other counties was filed on Tuesday in California state court. It seeks civil penalties and an injunction that would require the company to properly handle its waste in the future.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The counties accused Tesla of violating state unfair business and hazardous waste management laws by improperly labeling waste and sending the materials to landfills that cannot accept hazardous material. California's hazardous waste management law carries potential civil penalties as high as $70,000 per violation per day.

Waste produced or handled at the facilities includes paint materials, brake fluids, used batteries, antifreeze and diesel fuel, the counties said.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/tesla-sued-by-california-counties-over-hazardous-waste-2024-01-31/

Alternate link: https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-01-31/tesla-sued-by-california-counties-over-hazardous-waste

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