Tesla Faces Lawsuit From 25 California Counties Over Alleged Improper Handling Of Hazardous Waste
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is being sued by 25 California counties for allegedly mishandling hazardous waste at its state facilities. The lawsuit claims Tesla improperly disposed of waste, failed to label hazardous materials correctly, and did not adequately train employees in waste handling. This legal challenge adds to Tesla's current issues, including a Delaware court ruling against CEO Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation plan. Despite these issues, Tesla's stock rose after hours on news of a planned new U.S. battery plant expansion using equipment from CATL.
February 01, 2024 | 7:37 am
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Tesla Inc is sued by 25 California counties for improper hazardous waste handling, amidst other legal challenges. Stock rose after hours due to new battery plant plans.
The lawsuit may negatively impact Tesla's reputation and could lead to financial penalties, but the stock's rise after hours suggests that investors are currently more focused on the potential growth from the new battery plant expansion. The legal issues are significant, but the immediate market reaction to the battery plant news indicates a neutral to positive short-term impact on the stock.
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