Accusations against Mark Attanasio for using public beach sand for personal construction project
Billionaire Mark Attanasio is accused of using excavators to dig up sand from a public beach in Malibu for his private construction project, causing environmental concerns and restricting public access to the beach.
Key Points
- Lawsuit alleges Mark Attanasio used excavators to take sand from Broad Beach for his private property
- Attanasio's attorney claims 2XMD Partners LLC is in compliance with permits
- Dispute involves accusations of public nuisance, private nuisance, and violation of California Coastal Act
- Broad Beach is an exclusive area where celebrities and business tycoons own multimillion-dollar homes
Cons
- Environmental damage caused by excavating sand from a public beach
- Restriction of public access to the beach
- Potential exposure of marine life to hazardous byproducts