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California Sues Chemical Manufacturers, Claiming Damage to Public Health, Environment

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California Sues Chemical Manufacturers, Claiming Damage to Public Health, Environment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks about last years Huntington Beach oil spill investigation, at the district attorney building in Santa Ana, Calif., on Sept. 8, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing several major chemical companies citing permanent damage to public health and the environment.

The lawsuit targets manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—or PFAS. DuPont and 3M Company are among those named in the lawsuit filed in the state Superior Court in Alameda Nov. 10.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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