County Sues Untilty for Improper Asbestos Removal

In Lemon Grove an area in San Diego, California a Utility has been sued for stripping asbestos containing from a 16 acre facility.  Alledgedly, the County is seeking about a half of million in damages.

It "didn't comply with the law," she said. "It stripped this material off and turned it into dust. We are talking tons."

Sempra spokesman Peter Hidalgo said the lawsuit against the utility has no merit.

"The Encanto site is safe today and has been safe since the excavation work began in the year 2000," he said.