Who are the companies named in New York Attorney General Letitia James's lawsuit over PFAS 'forever chemicals'?

The lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James names 3M, Chemours, and DuPont de Nemours Inc. as defendants. The complaint alleges these companies deceived consumers about the dangers of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their products, despite knowing the risks to human health and the environment.

What is the core allegation against the companies in the NY AG's PFAS lawsuit?

The core allegation is that 3M, Chemours, and DuPont de Nemours knowingly marketed products containing PFAS—dubbed 'forever chemicals'—while concealing or downplaying their well-documented risks to consumers and the environment. According to the lawsuit, this constitutes consumer deception.

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