Waste broker Haulla files for bankruptcy amid ongoing Waste Connections fraud lawsuit

Group 1 - Waste Connections has filed a lawsuit against Haulla, alleging theft of confidential customer information and encouraging customers to breach contracts with Waste Connections [3][5] - The lawsuit claims Haulla accessed Waste Connections' customer portal illegally, created over 2,500 fake customer profiles, and impersonated customers to obtain sensitive pricing and service details [3][4] - Waste Connections asserts that Haulla's actions have damaged customer relationships and negatively impacted business operations [5] Group 2 - Haulla, operating under Ecube Labs, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is involved in a separate lawsuit initiated by Waste Connections in March 2024 [6] - A Texas bankruptcy court has approved Haulla's request to borrow up to $1.5 million from its parent company to sustain operations, with an immediate borrowing of $500,000 [6] - Waste Connections has updated its complaint to include allegations against Ecube Labs Ltd., claiming it conspired with Haulla in the fraudulent activities [6]