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Environmental

Dec. 17, 2015

Comcast to pay $26 million to settle disposal lawsuit

Attorney general, Alameda County DA team up for investigation into allegations of improperly disposing of electronic equipment

By Phil Johnson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Comcast Cable Communications LLC will pay $26 million to settle allegations it damaged the environment while improperly disposing of electronic equipment, and put customers at risk of identity theft when throwing away customer information.

The agreement, pending court approval by an Alameda County Superior Court judge, will end an investigation conducted by the offices of...

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