The Exide battery recycling plant left a big toxic mess. A court could let it walk away

At the time, the U.S. attorney’s office defended itsas a way to ensure a timely cleanup without leaving taxpayers with the bill. If the company failed to comply with the cleanup agreements at any point in the following 10 years, officials argued, it would face the “hammer” of criminal prosecution for those crimes.Activists, who have long questioned the company’s deal with federal authorities, said the outcome was foreseeable.

Much of the closed Exide lead-acid battery recycling plant, located in Vernon, is wrapped in white plastic sheeting. Exide filed for bankruptcy protection in May with plans to liquidate its assets across several states. California officials have for years said they are building a legal case to recoup cleanup costs from the company and any other responsible parties. But it’s unclear what recourse the state will have if Exide’s bankruptcy plan is approved.

Tut Americans eh

This is BS. Why should the taxpayer pay for someone else poisoning the earth? Totally irresponsible...

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