The Chemical Lineup: Who Paid and Who Settled?
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Saint-Gobain, the last company to own the plant, purchased it from Honeywell, both of which settled along with 3M Co. for $65 million in 2021.
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That left DuPont as the final defendant still facing trial—until now.
According to filings, DuPont and 3M were also tied to the manufacture of the PFOA-laden Teflon used at the site. Plaintiffs allege these corporations knew the dangers of the chemical decades ago but kept the public in the dark.
A Legal Gauntlet Nears Its End
The plaintiffs are represented by:
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James J. Bilsborrow and Robin L. Greenwald of Weitz & Luxenberg PC
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Stephen Schwarz and Hadley L. Matarazzo of Faraci Lange LLP
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Gerald Williams of Williams Cedar LLC
DuPont is defended by a team including:
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John M. Johnson, Lana A. Olson, Jeffrey P. Doss, and M. Elizabeth Harrison of Lightfoot Franklin & White LLP
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Benjamin W. Hill and Allee Von Stackelberg of Capezza Hill LLP
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Andrew D. Carpenter of Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
“Forever Chemicals” and a Legacy of Litigation
PFOA, one of a class of PFAS chemicals, is dubbed a “forever chemical” due to its resistance to degradation in the environment and the human body. Linked to cancers, immune system dysfunction, and developmental issues, PFAS have become the subject of lawsuits nationwide. This Hoosick Falls case has become a landmark in environmental litigation over PFAS exposure.
Judge D’Agostino’s court will now review the details of the proposed settlement, likely bringing closure to a case that galvanized public attention on the hidden dangers of industrial chemical waste.
