If these sanctions go through, the manufacturer is going to get soaked.
I'm pretty sure the manufacturer's lawyers will be able to tap into some evidence that will drain the city's case and mean curtains for the complaint. These kind of things run hot and cold, and although the enviro wackos are getting worked into a lather, their case won't hold water, especially if this gets leaked to the press....
"If these sanctions go through, the manufacturer is going to get soaked."
nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.