[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: Hoosick Falls, NY legal settlement

[Lenny Siegel <LSiegel@cpeo.org>]

Companies Agree To $65M Settlement Over Hoosick Falls PFAS Lawsuit 

By JIM LEVULIS
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
July 21, 2021

Three companies blamed for the pollution of water supplies in and around the Rensselaer County village of Hoosick Falls have agreed to pay $65 million to settle a federal lawsuit. The deal, first reported by the Times Union, still needs court approval. It would provide money and medical monitoring for thousands of property owners and residents, according to the newspaper. 

The suit against Saint-Gobain, Honeywell International, 3M and DuPont came after PFAS contamination of the village’s water supply was first discovered in 2014. The chemicals have been linked to ill health effects, including cancer. DuPont is not part of the announced settlement.

"Through the agreement, 3M, Saint-Gobain and Honeywell will collectively contribute a fixed total amount of $65.25 million to resolve the plaintiffs' claims on behalf of themselves and the proposed classes," said 3M in a press release. "Individual contributions among the parties will remain confidential under the agreement. 3M's contribution to the total amount is reflected in the company's existing financial reserves for litigation contingent liabilities as previously disclosed in its quarterly report. 3M proactively manages PFAS through environmental responsibility efforts, education and research, and engaging technology to strengthen global communities. We remain committed to working collaboratively with communities and sharing our scientific knowledge on PFAS to achieve our common goals." 

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For the entire story, see
https://www.wamc.org/post/companies-agree-65m-settlement-over-hoosick-falls-pfas-lawsuit

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Lenny Siegel
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