Monday, May 03, 2010

Still Think It's Worth The LOW PRICES?


Walmart To Pay $27 Million Over Hazardous Material Dumping In California



SAN DIEGO - Prosecutors say Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $27.6 million to settle claims of improperly handling and dumping hazardous waste at stores across California.
San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announced the settlement Monday involving more than 20 federal, state and local prosecutors and environmental agencies.
She called the settlement one of the largest of its type in the United States.
Dumanis says Wal-Mart employees were caught illegally storing and dumping hazardous waste at 236 stores and distribution centers across California.

If you need more convincing, please watch Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price
You can rent it on Netflix.
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2 comments:

furiousBall said...

I am going to request that flick from my library! thanks for the info!

lime said...

i have avoided that place for years.