New York Sues 3M, DuPont and Other Companies over so-Called Forever Chemicals
Letitia James seeks cleanup funding and consumer warnings as the suit says the companies hid PFAS risks for decades.
- On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, alleging they caused a public nuisance by selling toxic substances in consumer products.
- Known as "forever chemicals," these substances resist breaking down in the human body or environment, spreading into the nation's air, water, and soil over decades.
- Filed in an Albany state court, the lawsuit seeks to force manufacturers to fund environmental cleanup efforts and properly warn consumers about associated health risks.
- James accused the defendants of hiding toxic risks for decades, while the companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- Last year, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva settled environmental claims with New Jersey for up to $2 billion, as PFAS exposure remains linked to cancer and developmental delays.
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New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals
New York’s attorney general is suing several large chemical and agricultural companies, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in cosmetics, non-stick cookware and other products.
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