New York sues 3 companies over ‘forever chemicals’

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The state of New York has filed lawsuits against three companies over the use of 'forever chemicals,' toxic substances known for their environmental persistence. Attorney General Letitia James alleges these companies hid information about the chemicals' toxicity.

The state of New York this week sued several companies over “forever chemicals,” a family of toxic chemicals that have commonly been used in consumer products. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued five firms, alleging that they knew and hid information indicating these chemicals were toxic and persistent in the environment. James…