Wisconsin AG Held Company Accountable for PFAS Violation

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against Tyco Fire Products LP and Johnson Controls, Inc. for violating state laws pertaining to environmental pollution caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The AG’s office found that beginning in 1962, the company had continuously released PFAS into the soil, groundwater, and air surrounding Tyco’s fire technology center during the process of researching and developing fire suppressants on-site. Tyco failed to notify the state of Wisconsin about its PFAS discharge and did not take action necessary to restore the environment after it released the dangerous chemicals. AG Kaul sought penalties for damages and expenses associated with investigating the case.

• Documents: ComplaintWI Press Release
• Document Type: Complaints Press Releases/Statements
• States: Wisconsin
• Issues: Natural Resources PFAS Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Toxics Water Water Pollution Wildlife
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation