Tesla Settles California Lawsuit Over Hazardous Waste Handling

Tesla has settled a lawsuit with 25 California counties over mishandling hazardous waste by agreeing to pay $1.5 million in fines and implement measures to ensure proper waste management at its facilities. The settlement includes civil penalties, reimbursement for investigation costs, and a detailed injunction requiring waste audits for five years. The lawsuit alleged improper labeling and disposal of hazardous materials at Tesla's production and service facilities, prompting a six-year environmental investigation that revealed illegal waste disposal.