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Chicago sues Monsanto, saying company contaminated city's water with PCBs. Monsanto denies it.

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Chicago sues Monsanto, says company contaminated city\u0027s water

Chicago's lakefront may be one of the city's biggest gems, but the city says the water, shoreline and Chicago River contain a dangerous chemical known to cause harm to humans and the environment.

The claims are contained in a lawsuit the city filed against Monsanto and three of its corporate successors.The city's complaint says,"For decades, Monsanto knew that its commercial PCB formulations were highly toxic and would inevitably produce precisely the contamination and human health risks that have occurred. Yet Monsanto intentionally misled the public.

 

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