From another story: "Previously, the company had received 13 citations going back to 1976, more than any company in the state, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported in 2005. That included a $1.7 million fine in 1997 for illegally dumping hazardous waste in private trash containers. In a separate case, a judge ordered the company pay $2 million for illegally polluting Wisconsin waterways in 2001 and 2002."
Yep, Blue Wisconsin hates businesses, especially those owned by conservatives. That’s why Walker has put a collar on the rabid dog DNR…….
The company did not know the malfunctioning drain existed, sealed the drain when notified of the problem and pleaded guilty to take responsibility, she said.
Dawn Sands, Menard’s general counsel, said the company has not decided whether to appeal. She said the company has 60 days before it would have to pay the fine. Sands called the case the most striking example
of overzealous enforcement of environmental laws by state agencies, which she said refuse to work with corporations.
http://dailyreporter.com/2005/08/09/menard-fined-for-violating-water-pollution-laws/