Acme corporation\'s manufacturing plant was discovered to be pouring toxic waste

Question

Acme corporation's manufacturing plant was discovered to be pouring toxic waste into a creek that flows to a large river. The Environmental Protection Agency fined the corporation one million dollars. Which of the following is true about this fine?

A. It will not punish the wrongdoer(s).

B. It will punish the wrongdoers because it will be paid by the parties who caused the toxic pollution.

C. It will punish the wrongdoers because it will reduce the value of the stockholders shares, and they own the company.

D. Both B and C are correct.

Explanation / Answer

B. It will punish the wrongdoers because it will be paid by the parties who caused the toxic pollution.

According to the EPA if a person founds to violation of act by emitting or discharges of toxic or and harmful gases into environment is liable for the penalty.

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