California prosecutors sue Walgreens over waste disposal
By the CNN Wire Staff
August 7, 2012 -- Updated 2241 GMT (0641 HKT)
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Walgreens employees improperly disposed of materials, prosecutors say
A lawsuit says the drug store chain broke California laws
Walgreens says it is working with local and state authorities
Attorney: "Walgreen's actions were systematic and statewide"
Los Angeles (CNN) -- A group of county and city prosecutors in California have sued Walgreen Co., alleging that the drug store chain broke state laws when disposing of hazardous waste, medical waste and customer records.
Prosecutors asked a judge this week to issue a preliminary injunction against the company....
