L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells near Baldwin Hills

Los Angeles TimesThursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:51:00 PM
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L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells near Baldwin Hills
  • L.A. County has filed a lawsuit against four oil companies in Superior Court, alleging that they failed to properly clean up at least 227 idle or exhausted oil wells located in the Inglewood Oil Field. The lawsuit highlights concerns over environmental safety and the management of oil extraction sites in the region.
  • This legal action underscores the growing scrutiny of oil companies regarding their environmental responsibilities and the potential implications for public health and safety. The outcome of the lawsuit could lead to increased regulatory pressure on the oil industry in California.
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