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New York sues 3M, DuPont, Corteva and others over so-called forever chemicals

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Corteva is in the process of splitting into two independent, publicly traded businesses, with its seed business set to operate as Vylor Inc.

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New York's attorney general sued several large chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in cosmetics, non-stick cookware and other products. The lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, The Chemours Company, Corteva and other manufacturers is the latest legal action over PFAS, which have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and developmental delays in children. "Big companies like 3M and DuPont knowingly sold toxic products that threatened New Yorkers' health and polluted our environment for decades. It's time for them to pay for the damage they caused," New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. Filed in state court in Albany, the lawsuit seeks to force the companies to fund environmental cleanup efforts in New York and to warn consumers about their products. It argues that, in some cases, the companies were aware that the chemicals were toxic or could cause environmental damage. DuPont, 3M, Corteva and Chemours didn't immediately respond to Thursday messages seeking comment. Corteva is in the process of splitting into two independent, publicly traded businesses. The crop-protection business will retain the Corteva name and be based in Indianapolis, while the seed business will operate as Vylor Inc. - a name that Corteva announced in May. Vylor will be headquartered...

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