Attorney General Ferguson lawsuit claims companies knew about toxic 'forever chemicals'

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Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he was filing a lawsuit Wednesday against 20 manufacturers of “forever chemicals” that have contaminated water supplies in the state.

May 31, 2023, 10:13 AM |A lawsuit from AG Bob Ferguson claims that manufacturing companies, knew about the serious risks of PFAS for decades while making millions in profits.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, studies have linked PFAS exposure to increased cancer risk, developmental delays in children, damage to organs such as the liver and thyroid, increased cholesterol levels, and reduced immune functions, especially among young children. The lawsuit argued the companies violated numerous state laws, including Washington’s law against public nuisances, the Products Liability Act, and the Consumer Protection Act.

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