Connecticut Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against 28 Chemical Manufacturers for PFAS Contamination

On January 25, 2024, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed two lawsuits against 28 chemical manufacturers for knowingly contaminating the state's water and natural resources with toxic PFAS "forever chemicals."

The complaints seek injunctive and monetary relief, compelling companies to dispose of toxic stocks, abate pollution, disclose research, and compensate the state for remediation expenses. Attorney General Tong emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency to address the widespread public health and environmental crisis caused by PFAS contamination.