California's attorney general on Thursday sued 3M Co , DuPont de Nemours Inc and several other companies to recoup the 'staggering' clean-up costs from toxic pollutants known as 'forever chemicals.'
and several other companies to recoup the "staggering" clean-up costs from toxic pollutants known as "forever chemicals."
Dupont did not immediately return requests for comment. 3M spokesperson Carolyn LaViolette said in a statement the company "acted responsibly in connection with products containing PFAS and will defend its record of environmental stewardship." They have been mass produced since the 1950s, and used in products such as firefighting foams, nonstick pans and personal care items.
"The damage caused by 3M, DuPont, and other manufacturers of PFAS is nothing short of staggering, and without drastic action, California will be dealing with the harms of these toxic chemicals for generations," Bonta said.
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