Environmental violations include the improper disposal of waste, emissions of toxic substances, and illegal exploitation of natural resources. These practices can lead to significant environmental damage, including pollution of air and water, destruction of habitats, and loss of biodiversity. The repercussions are long-lasting, affecting the health of local communities, reducing the quality of natural resources, and contributing to global environmental crises like climate change.
Corporate Misconduct Case Study: Ultramar Inc. & Its Impact on Public Health TL;DR: A major petroleum refinery operator, Ultramar Inc., recently agreed to pay a $270,437 penalty after federal regulators alleged the company repeatedly failed to comply with critical public…
Corporate Greed Case Study: Florida Crystals Corporation & Its Impact on Consumers and the Environment TL;DR: A class-action lawsuit alleges that Florida Crystals Corporation, a major American sugar producer, has built its brand on a foundation of “greenwashing.” While its…
Corporate Misconduct Case Study: J.W. Construction of Ridgeland & Its Impact on Public Health TLDR: A South Carolina construction firm, J.W. Construction of Ridgeland, LLC, was caught conducting renovations on a pre-1978 home without following federal laws designed to protect…
Corporate Laziness Case Study: Tech Nickel, Inc. & Its Impact on Public and Environmental Health TLDR: In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Tech Nickel, Inc., a metal finishing company in Benton Harbor, Michigan, was cited for multiple…
Corporate Misconduct Case Study: Northwoods Ice of Bemidji, Inc. & Its Impact on Public Safety TLDR: A Minnesota ice company released approximately 780 pounds of anhydrous ammonia—a toxic chemical—into the air and failed to notify emergency responders for nearly five…
Corporate Pollution Case Study: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC & Its Impact on Public Safety and Environmental Oversight TLDR: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, a major tire company, stands accused by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of multiple violations…
Corporate Greed Case Study: Amazon.com Inc. & Its Impact on Global Ecosystems and Consumer Trust TLDR: A sweeping class-action lawsuit alleges that Amazon.com, Inc., the world’s largest e-commerce company, has engaged in a systematic campaign of deception. The company is…
Corporate Misconduct Case Study: Tekni-Plex Inc. & Its Impact on Public Health and Environmental Safety TL;DR: The Corporate Negligence You Don’t See Pennsylvania-based corporation Tekni-Plex Inc. allegedly failed to disclose its 2024 pesticide production activities at its Washington state facility…
Corporate Pollution Case Study: L.D. McCauley / McGard LLC & Its Failure to Report Toxic Chemicals TLDR: For years, L.D. McCauley, LLC, a New York-based automotive parts manufacturer and a subsidiary of McGard, LLC, operated without disclosing its use of…
Corporate Pollution Case Study: McWane, Inc.’s Clow Valve & Its Impact on Environmental Safety TL;DR: At its machine shop in Oskaloosa, Iowa, McWane, Inc.’s Clow Valve division was cited for a series of environmental safety violations following a federal inspection.…