Which companies did New York sue over PFAS 'forever chemicals', and what is the core legal allegation?

New York sued 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Corteva, and EIDP for causing a public nuisance by selling PFAS—'forever chemicals'—in consumer goods while knowingly concealing their environmental and health risks from consumers for decades. The lawsuit alleges these companies hid the dangers even as they began phasing out some of the chemicals.

What specific remedies and penalties is New York's Attorney General seeking in the PFAS lawsuit?

Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a court order requiring the defendants to fund cleanup efforts and properly warn consumers about PFAS risks, along with damages, restitution, and other penalties.

New York Sues 3M, DuPont, Others Over 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods

Jul 9, 2026

New York Attorney General sued 3M, DuPont, and other chemical firms for public nuisance over toxic PFAS in consumer products. The state seeks cleanup funding, warnings, and damages for decades of alleged health risk concealment.

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