Civil Litigation
Feb. 28, 2020
Nonprofit sues large companies that use plastic in products
The complaint, filed Wednesday by the Earth Island Institute, says companies including Coca-Cola and Nestle should pay restitution for environmental damage caused through either negligent or purposeful action.
An environmental nonprofit has sued a suite of major corporations in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging the companies have known for years their products are harming people and the environment through profligate use of single-use plastic products.
The complaint, filed Wednesday by the Earth Island Institute, says companies including Coca-Cola and Nestle should pay restitution for environmental damage caused through either n...
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