Illinois AG Sued 3M over Improper Handling of PFAS
MARCH 16, 2022
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against 3M for contaminating the environment surrounding its facility, which is located near the Mississippi River, by improperly handling per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of toxic substances known as “forever chemicals” that are resistant to breakdown in the human body and in the environment. AG Raoul’s lawsuit alleged that 3M was aware of the issue but failed to address it. AG Raoul sought up to $50,000 in penalties for each violation, $10,000 for each day the violations continue, additional damages related to harm to the natural environment, and for 3M to address the contamination.
- Documents: ComplaintIL Press Release
- Document Type: Complaints Press Releases/Statements
- States: Illinois
- Issues: Natural Resources PFAS Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Toxics Water Water Pollution Wildlife
- Era: Non-Federal
- Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation