DuPont, Chemours, Corteva PFAS Settlement with North Carolina

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to settle claims with the state of North Carolina concerning the contamination of the state's environment with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals." The settlement was reached after the companies faced allegations regarding the release of these chemicals, including at the Fayetteville Works plant in Bladen County and through the use of aqueous film forming foam found in firefighting foam.

The settlement structure includes a $455 million fund to be distributed over 15 years to the state and 11 local counties, towns, and utilities. Additionally, DuPont and Corteva committed $135 million to a reserve fund to ensure DuPont's ongoing compliance with a 2019 consent order. The settlement resolves disputes that were previously before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the underlying case pending before the North Carolina Business Court.

The settlement announcement did not include any admission of wrongdoing by the companies. For those who may qualify, the content suggests that individuals who have developed cancer or other serious health conditions after exposure to PFAS in drinking water may be able to join a PFAS lawsuit investigation. For the most current information, affected people should consult the settlement administrator or their attorney.