Criminal Charges Filed Against California Contractor

Managers of a California contracting firm will be arraigned this week in Los Angeles where they face a 14-count criminal complaint alleging reckless storage of hazardous waste and flammable solvents. The charge carries a penalty of up to $25,000 for each day of violation and one year in jail. Agents also discovered a series of potential contamination violations, including improper storage, disposal, and labeling of hazardous materials.

The firm was one of eight businesses targeted in a crackdown on pollution violations in the harbor area south of the city over the past year.

Source: Los Angeles City Attorney Office Press Release;
http://www.lacity.org/atty/atypr1a.htm
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