“Environmental laws aimed at controlling diesel pollution safeguard the environment and the health of the public, particularly vulnerable populations such as the young, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions,” Talbert said.
Legal History
The case against Willis and PPEI originated from a 2016 EPA notice alleging over 24,000 violations of the Clean Air Act. In addition to the criminal case in California, Willis and PPEI signed a consent decree in Louisiana to resolve related civil claims.
Representation
The DOJ was represented by Katherine Theresa Lydon of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, along with Krishna S. Dighe and Stephen J. Foster of the DOJ. Willis and PPEI were represented by Stacey H. Mitchell of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Thomas A. Johnson of the Law Office of Thomas A. Johnson.
