Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Wal-Mart to pay millions in waste case

More about corporate irresponsibility and liability:

"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $27.6 million to settle allegations that it improperly handled and dumped hazardous waste at stores across California..." and "officials have been looking into similar violations at other big-box stores, including a pending investigation into Target Corp. "

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36918854/ns/us_news-environment/

Legislation in place to encourage businesses to be mindful of environmental hazzards include existing environmental laws, such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA and Superfund.

http://www.sbnonline.com/Local/Article/15107/82/181/Environmental_liability.aspx

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