Connecticut residents living near a facility where Kleenex tissues are made allege that toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminated their properties and water.
Kimberly-Clark has been hit with a proposed class action filed by Connecticut residents living near a facility where it makes Kleenex accusing the consumer goods company of contaminating their properties and drinking water with toxic “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit filed in Connecticut federal court on Wednesday alleges the company has used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or
in its U.S. consumer products, and plans to “vigorously” defend itself against the allegations. emitted from the facility’s smokestacks attaches to air particles or rain before landing on their property, and that can seep through soil into groundwater. They claim contamination on their properties has led to a drop in property values and increased their risk of disease from drinking polluted water. They accuse Kimberly-Clark of being negligent, arguing it had a duty to take reasonable care not to expose the residents to toxic chemicals.
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