Cape Fear River PFAS

Chemours, DuPont Settle 2,600+ Plaintiff PFAS Lawsuit

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Industrial chemical plant near a river with a glass of drinking water and the words "Justice at Last" representing the North Carolina PFAS lawsuit settlement involving Chemours and DuPont.

CLIFF NOTES Chemours, DuPont and 2,658 North Carolina plaintiffs settled before trial. The residents alleged that GenX and other PFAS contaminated private wells and property. The settlement terms and payment amounts were not publicly disclosed. Separate utility lawsuits and a proposed $450 million federal Chemours agreement remain active issues. Reverse osmosis and certified PFAS filters … Read more

North Carolina Attorney General says Chemours PFAS Settlement Stinks

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Chemours PFAS settlement graphic showing the Cape Fear River, North Carolina, and a call for clean water following the GenX contamination controversy.

CLIFF NOTES: Chemours agreed to pay a $22.5 million civil penalty and spend $90 million over 15 years to reduce PFAS discharges in three states. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson called the settlement “an insult to the people of eastern North Carolina.” The settlement covers PFAS discharges tied to the Ohio River, Cape Fear … Read more