Rhode Island AG files suit against 'forever chemical' manufacturers

[Leroy N. Soetoro]

Peter Neronha claims companies led 'massive and widespread campaign to
knowingly deceive the public'

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rhode-island-ag-files-suit-against-
forever-chemical-manufacturers

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday
against the manufacturers of so-called "forever chemicals," commonly
referred to as PFAS, saying they have caused significant harm to the
state's residents and natural resources.

Neronha faulted the companies for engaging in what he described as "a
massive and widespread campaign to knowingly deceive the public," moving
assets to avoid paying for damages, and manufacturing, marketing and
selling hazardous chemicals for decades while knowing the risks.

The complaint, filed in Providence County Superior Court, alleges the
companies violated state environmental and consumer protection laws.

US TO PROPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’ IN DRINKING WATER AFTER
PREVIOUSLY UNDERESTIMATING ITS RISKS

"We are still uncovering the consequences of exposure to these hazardous
chemicals by Rhode Islanders, but the burden of this enormous cost should
be borne by the companies who made, marketed, and sold these products,"
Neronha said.

Andrew Fasoli of the American Chemistry Council, an industry group, said
not all PFAS are the same and they include a vast family of solid, liquid
and gaseous substances.

"We support strong, science-based regulation of PFAS chemistries. But
overly broad restrictions on this important technology could significantly
harm economic growth, cost countless jobs, damage supply chain resiliency,
and hamper businesses and consumers from accessing the products they
need," he said in a statement.

MINNESOTA PREPARES FOR NEAR-TOTAL BAN ON 'FOREVER CHEMICALS'

PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been
linked to cancer and other health problems in humans. They are called
"forever chemicals" because they don’t degrade in the environment and
remain in the bloodstream.

They were used for years in firefighting foams, nonstick frying pans,
water-repellent fabrics, stain-resistant rugs and other products.

Rhode Island’s General Assembly recently prohibited food packaging
containing PFAS.

Other states have taken similar actions.

Massachusetts last year sued more than a dozen companies involved in the
manufacture or marketing of the chemicals, also alleging they knowingly
polluted the environment and endangered public health.


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