New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over harmful forever chemicals

New York sued several chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday over so-called forever chemicals (PFAS), which have been linked to cancer and developmental delays Source: AP News. The lawsuit, filed in state court by Attorney General Letitia James, targets 3M, DuPont de Nemours, The Chemours Company, Corteva, and other manufacturers.

• The state seeks to force the companies to fund environmental cleanup and to issue consumer warnings about their products Source: AP News.
• The suit alleges the companies knowingly sold toxic products despite being aware of the health and environmental risks Source: AP News.
• PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in non-stick cookware, cosmetics, firefighting foam, and other everyday items Source: Ground News.

Last year, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle similar PFAS claims Source: AP News. The companies had not responded to requests for comment at the time of reporting.