New York Sues 3M, DuPont Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Goods
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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday against 3M, DuPont, and several other chemical and agricultural companies over the sale of toxic PFAS chemicals, often called “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit, filed in state court in Albany, accuses the companies of knowingly selling harmful substances for use in consumer products while hiding the environmental and health risks from the public for decades. PFAS have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and developmental delays in children. The complaint seeks to force the companies to fund environmental cleanup efforts in New York and to warn consumers about their products. The named defendants include 3M, DuPont de Nemours, The Chemours Company, Corteva, and related entities. None of the companies immediately responded to requests for comment.
What’s verified
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on July 9, 2026, against 3M, DuPont, and other companies over PFAS chemicals.
The lawsuit alleges the companies knew the chemicals were toxic and concealed the risks from consumers.
PFAS have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and developmental delays in children.
The lawsuit was filed in state court in Albany, New York.
The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Not yet confirmed
One source reports that last year DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims related to PFAS; this was not confirmed by the other source.
One source specifically lists EIDP as a defendant; the other source does not mention that entity.
The exact consumer products cited (cosmetics, non-stick cookware) appear in only one source.
Key figures
Letitia James – New York Attorney General
3M
DuPont de Nemours
The Chemours Company
Corteva
EIDP
Sources: The Guardian, abcnews.com
