Which companies are named in New York's PFAS lawsuit, and what are the core allegations against them?

The lawsuit names five major chemical companies, including 3M and DuPont (and Chemours Co, as indicated in the title), accusing them of knowingly manufacturing and selling products containing toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' linked to serious health issues, deliberately hiding evidence of harm for decades, and seeking financial penalties, cleanup costs, and mandatory safety warnings.

What financial impact has PFAS contamination already had on New York State, according to the lawsuit?

According to the lawsuit, New York State has already spent over $100 million on PFAS-related infrastructure, and projected long-term healthcare costs associated with the contamination could reach $4.4 billion.

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