Wisconsin AG Obtained Civil Judgement against Mercury-Emitting Facility

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a civil judgment against a company responsible for emitting uncontrolled emissions of mercury from its facility. Mercury, which is classified as a persistent bio-accumulative toxic substance, poses health threats when it exceeds certain levels. The judgment obtained by AG Kaul requires the company to pay a penalty of $95,000 for violating the state’s air management and hazardous waste laws.

• Documents: WI Press ReleaseComplaintJudgment
• Document Type: Complaints Judgment Press Releases/Statements
• States: Wisconsin
• Issues: Clean Air & Climate Public Health Toxics
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation