New York Sues 3M and DuPont Over 'Forever Chemicals' Found Across Consumer Products

ABC News — Money—New York state filed suit against 3M, DuPont, and other manufacturers over the widespread presence of PFAS compounds — so-called forever chemicals — in consumer products including cookware, clothing, and food packaging. The lawsuit alleges the companies knowingly sold PFAS-laden goods despite evidence linking the compounds to cancer, immune system damage, and developmental harm. PFAS do not break down in the environment or the human body, accumulating over decades of exposure. New York joins a growing wave of state-level litigation seeking to hold chemical manufacturers financially accountable for contamination and cleanup costs.

• ABC News — Money — New York targets 3M and DuPont over PFAS in consumer products; suit seeks cleanup costs
• Guardian — Environment — Lawsuit covers PFAS found in cookware, clothing, food packaging, and cosmetics sold by major brands
• Associated Press — New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals