Maryland Sues Maker of Waterproof Material Gore-Tex Over Toxic PFAS Forever Chemical Pollution [Video]

Maryland is suing W.L. Gore & Associates, the maker of Gore-Tex — a waterproof material often used in outdoor gear such as raincoats — alleging its leaders continued to use per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” long after they learned of the chemicals’ serious health risks.

The complaint filed in federal court last week by the state’s attorney general on behalf of the departments of environment, health and natural resources said the company has been aware for decades that the substances posed serious health risks to residents of Cecil County, but did not notify nearby communities or the state about the dangers, reported The Washington Post.

The lawsuit states that the company’s operations released perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a highly regulated forever chemical, into the area, contaminating drinking and surface waters, groundwater, soils, animals, plants and natural resources owned by the state, The Baltimore Banner reported.

Maryland sues W.L. Gore over decades of forever chemicals pollution

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