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

The lawsuit names Chemours Co, 3M, and DuPont as defendants. The core allegation is that these companies 'knowingly created health and environmental risks for decades while misleading consumers and regulators' regarding toxic 'forever chemicals' (PFAS).

What specific legal remedies is New York seeking in its PFAS lawsuit?

New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking 'compensation for cleanup efforts, damages, financial penalties, and a ban on the sale of harmful PFAS products without adequate warnings.'

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