Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims
Chemical companies Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva have agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina to resolve lawsuits regarding PFAS 'forever chemical' contamination. The funds will be paid over 15 years to address water pollution issues.
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Represents a significant legal and financial development in the ongoing effort to hold corporations accountable for environmental pollution and public health risks.
In line with a 2021 agreement among the companies, Chemours will bear 50% of the settlement cost, while DuPont and Corteva will split the remainder. In line with a 2021 agreement among the companies, Chemours will bear 50% of the settlement cost, while DuPont and Corteva will split the remainder. North Carolina Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water
Prefer the Guardian on Google Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday reached a $455m settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over Pfas contamination claims tied to Chemours’ Fayetteville Works plant and other historical discharges.
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