NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours

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   North Carolina Secures $590 Million PFAS Settlement with DuPont and Chemours

   North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced a $590 million settlement on Thursday to resolve legal action over PFAS contamination. The deal involves the state and 11 local governments, marking the largest environmental damages recovery in state history. New Hanover County will receive $22.8 million from the agreement. While the settlement addresses claims regarding the illegal dumping of forever chemicals in the Cape Fear River and other waters, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is not part of the deal and continues its lawsuit against the chemical companies.

   Why it matters

   Chemours faced accusations of illegally dumping PFAS chemicals into North Carolina water sources, specifically affecting the Cape Fear River. These substances are known as forever chemicals due to their persistence in the environment. The legal battle involves multiple corporate entities including DuPont and Corteva.

   What is confirmed

   • Attorney General Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson announced a $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours.
   • The deal is the largest environmental damages recovery in North Carolina history.
   • The settlement includes the state of North Carolina and 11 local governments.
   • New Hanover County will receive $22.8 million from the settlement.
   • The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is not included in the settlement and is still suing the chemical companies.
   • The legal action concerns the contamination of the Cape Fear River and other NC waters with PFAS chemicals.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Total recoveries have reached nearly $2 billion.
   • Chemours' total PFAS settlement amount has grown to $3.095 billion.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the ongoing lawsuit filed by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
   • The distribution of the remaining settlement funds among the 11 local governments
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. WECT — NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours
   2. ABC11 News — Chemours accused of illegally dumping PFAS chemicals in Cape Fear River, other NC water settles for millions
   3. Inside Climate News — Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination
   4. WRAL — North Carolina reaches $455 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva
   5. The Guardian — Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims
   6. www.wfae.org — NC Attorney General announces nearly $600-million settlement with DuPont and Chemours
   7. www.wwaytv3.com — North Carolina reaches $590 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont
   8. www.thecentersquare.com — Chemours' PFAS settlement total, with another $590M, grows to $3.095B
   9. www.carolinacoastonline.com — Attorney General Jackson, DEQ Secretary Wilson announce nearly $600M deal with DuPont/Chemours in largest state environmental damages recovery
   10. www.yahoo.com — NC AG Jackson, DEQ reach $590M settlement with chemical firms over PFAS
   11. www.publicradioeast.org — North Carolina secures historic $590 million settlement with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination
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