TECH - Tesla Sued In California For Environmental Violations | Benzinga
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is embroiled in legal trouble. An environmental nonprofit accuses the electric car giant, led by Elon Musk, of repeatedly breaching the federal Clean Air Act.
The lawsuit, filed by the Environmental Democracy Project, alleges that Tesla's Fremont, California, plant has been emitting harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides and arsenic, since January 2021, endangering nearby residents and workers.
According to a report from Reuters, the Environmental Democracy Project seeks an injunction to stop the excess pollution and civil fines of up to $121,275 per day per violation of the Clean Air Act, intensifying Tesla's legal woes.
Tesla faces increasing regulatory scrutiny over its environmental practices. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has urged an independent hearing board ...