Justice Thomas Dissents in Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant DuPont

The Supreme Court justice said the decision not to review a liability verdict could endanger defendants’ constitutional rights.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks during an event in Washington on Oct. 21, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Justice Clarence Thomas dissented from the Supreme Court’s decision this week not to review a $40 million verdict an Ohio man, Travis Abbott, won against DuPont.

Mr Abbott said toxic “forever chemicals” the company released into the water supply gave him cancer.