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

The lawsuit names 3M, DuPont, Chemours Co, Corteva, and Corteva subsidiary EIDP. The core allegation is that these companies 'knowingly polluted the state's natural resources with PFAS-laced products for decades' and engaged in deceptive practices, prompting New York to seek remediation costs, damages, restitution, and penalties.

What concrete actions has New York taken beyond litigation to address PFAS contamination?

Beyond the lawsuit, New York has implemented a private well PFAS testing program and made significant investments through the Clean Water Infrastructure Act to combat PFAS contamination.

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