A North Carolina court has mandated DuPont's subsidiaries to be accountable for PFAS damages, a significant move in environmental responsibility.
Peter Castagno reports for Port City Daily.
In short:
- The ruling targets DuPont's corporate strategies to evade PFAS contamination liabilities.
- This decision stems from a lawsuit by Attorney General Josh Stein, focusing on the environmental impact of PFAS.
- The ruling could set a precedent for corporate accountability in environmental damages.
Key quote:
“They knew that GenX was dangerous and they knew they were discharging it into the environment.”
— Josh Stein, attorney general
Why this matters:
This ruling underscores the growing legal accountability for corporations in environmental and health outcomes, reflecting a significant shift in addressing long-term environmental contamination.
Testing finds concerning chemicals in everything from sports bras to ketchup, including in brands labeled PFAS-free.
