U.S. Government Sues eBay for Allowing Sale of Illegal Auto Emissions Devices and Pesticides
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The U.S. government sued eBay for allowing the sale of illegal auto emissions defeat devices and unregistered pesticides.
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eBay could face billions in fines for violating the Clean Air Act, with penalties of up to $5,580 per violation.
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eBay allegedly allowed the sale of over 343,000 emissions defeat devices and 23,000 unregistered or restricted pesticides.
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The lawsuit claims eBay violated a 2020 EPA order stopping pesticide sales.
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eBay also allegedly sold thousands of products containing methylene chloride, a potentially lethal chemical.
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