Prosecutors say they’ve reached a settlement with a car dealership on the Central Coast over a civil lawsuit alleging the business was failing to properly deal with hazardous wastes. The Santa Barbara County DA’s office took Jim Vreeland Ford to court.
It claimed the company didn’t properly label hazardous waste containers, didn’t have a spill prevention and control plan, and didn’t properly train staff. Prosecutors say the dealership cooperated with efforts to bring it into compliance.
The settlement calls for the company to pay more than $100,000. The money includes civil penalties, reimbursement of investigative and enforcement costs, and a contribution to an environmental protection fund.
