Ohio A.G. Yost: Magistrate Recommends $19.8 Million Penalty for Asbestos Violations at Troubled Columbus Apartment Complex
May 04, 2024
May 04, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 4 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
In response to arguments by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Franklin County Magistrate recommended a $19,840,000 civil penalty against the owners and property manager of an affordable housing apartment complex for violating Ohio's asbestos regulations, including exposing workers to asbestos danger without their knowledge.
"While not final, this sends a clear message that . . .
In response to arguments by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Franklin County Magistrate recommended a $19,840,000 civil penalty against the owners and property manager of an affordable housing apartment complex for violating Ohio's asbestos regulations, including exposing workers to asbestos danger without their knowledge.
"While not final, this sends a clear message that . . .