CarMax controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
CarMax reaches $1.6 million environmental lawsuit settlement
Settlement
CarMax reached a $1.6 million settlement in an environmental lawsuit alleging illegal disposal of hazardous materials at its stores in California. The settlement includes civil penalties, investigative costs, and funding for supplemental environmental projects, and mandates training, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Company response
Remediation — CarMax
CarMax was cooperative throughout the investigation and implemented training and compliance programs at its stores as a result, Stephan said.
Source excerpt
A $1.6 million settlement was announced Tuesday in an environmental lawsuit filed against CarMax alleging illegal dumping of hazardous materials in dumpsters at company stores across the state, including two in San Diego County.
The settlement requires CarMax to pay $1 million in civil penalties and $300,000 for investigative costs, of which nearly $60,000 will go to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
The settlement also mandates training, reporting and compliance with regulations on handling hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.