Hazardous

Georgetown Sues Textile Company for Contaminating Drinking Water with Hazardous Chemicals

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Georgetown, S.C. — In a significant legal move, the City of Georgetown has initiated a lawsuit against Fiber Industries, previously known as Darlington Fibers, accusing the company of contaminating the city’s water supply with hazardous chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that these substances have significantly invaded and contaminated both the drinking and wastewater systems, posing a serious public health risk. The city’s legal complaint details that the contamination includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. These chemicals, which are linked … Read more

Walmart Agrees to $7.5 Million Settlement in California Over Allegations of Hazardous Waste Mismanagement

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Sacramento, CA — In a significant legal development last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with district attorneys from multiple Bay Area counties, announced a $7.5 million settlement with retail giant Walmart. This resolution comes after the company was found to have improperly disposed of dangerous materials and medical waste in various landfills across the state. Investigators carried out more than 70 audits of Walmart’s waste procedures from 2015 to 2021, revealing improper disposal practices. These included the unsanctioned dumping of hazardous substances such as aerosols, spray paints, rust removers, bleach, pesticides, and over-the-counter … Read more

New Federal-State Initiative Targets Child Labor Law Violations, Prioritizes Safety for Minors in Hazardous Jobs

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WASHINGTON — In an effort to address growing concerns over child labor violations, federal and state labor authorities announced a new “joint strategic enforcement initiative” on Tuesday. This move, spearheaded by the U.S. Wage and Hour Division along with various state Departments of Labor and Workforce Development, aims to clamp down on illegal employment practices, particularly those that involve minors engaging in dangerous work that violates federal and state laws. The focus on hazardous occupations stems from a noticeable spike in the employment of minors in roles that are deemed too perilous and are, therefore, … Read more

Toxic Nightmare: Local Community and Schools Struggle with Hazardous Emissions from Chiquita Canyon Landfill

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Val Verde, CA — Amid the rolling hills of Val Verde, a community is grappling with a severe environmental crisis emanating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, managed by Waste Connections, Inc. Local residents, backed by legal action from Kruger Law Firm, are ringing alarm bells over myriad health issues and environmental dangers they claim have been caused by inadequate waste containment strategies at the landfill. Jackie Kruger, a prominent attorney representing the affected residents, emphasized the extensive damage inflicted upon the community. “Physical, mental, and economic harm have befallen the residents, severely impacting their daily … Read more