Tesla Faces Lawsuits and Fines Over Hazardous Waste Dumping in California

Tesla has settled a lawsuit with 25 California counties for $1.5 million over allegations of illegally disposing hazardous waste at its facilities. The waste included materials such as lubricating oils, batteries, aerosols, and e-waste. The company was accused of violating state health and safety codes and federal regulations for handling hazardous waste. The settlement includes measures such as third-party waste audits and mandatory employee training. This is not the first time Tesla has faced environmental violations, and other automakers have also had poor track records with hazardous waste.