Exxon, 3M, and DuPont Face Lawsuits in Four States Over Plastic Recycling and PFAS Safety Claims

Residents of four states have alleged that Exxon and other corporations violated antitrust and consumer protection laws by artificially inflating demand for single-use plastics through misleading claims about their recyclability. In a related legal action, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against 3M and DuPont, accusing the chemical manufacturers of misleading consumers regarding the safety of products containing per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Additionally, Maryland has initiated a lawsuit against a manufacturer over toxic PFAS pollution, aiming to recover cleanup costs. These developments come amid a broader push for environmental justice and accountability in the chemical and plastics industries, with advocates highlighting the long-standing concerns over the safety and environmental impact of these substances.