Facts

In 2005, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and the California Attorney General's Office began an investigation into defendant Kmart Corporation's handling of hazardous waste. Plaintiff People of the State of California sued Kmart alleging violations of the Hazardous Waste Control Law, the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Act, and the Unfair Competition Laws.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff claimed that Kmart delivered hazardous waste to landfills, and did not properly train employees on handling procedures. Further, Kmart failed to report the hazardous materials as required.

Damages

Plaintiff sought injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Result

The parties entered into a stipulated judgment whereby Kmart, without admitting negligence, agreed to pay $8,650,000 in civil penalties, restitution, supplemental environmental projects and costs.