MARTINEZ A lawsuit led by Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe against three pesticide companies accused of violating state laws in their disposal of hazardous waste and private information has been settled for $3.15 million. Becton announced the settlement in a statement Wednesday. The lawsuit she and Wagstaffe led against Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Orkin Services of California, and Crane Pest Control also included district attorneys in Alameda, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma counties.
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