Chemical conglomerate DuPont and its affiliates reach a settlement with New Jersey authorities for polluting the state with harmful PFAS substances.
DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva Agree to $875 Million Settlement Over PFAS Contamination in New Jersey
In a significant legal resolution, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva have agreed to pay over $875 million to address environmental damage claims related to PFAS pollution in New Jersey. The settlement, which is part of a larger agreement valued at over $2.5 billion, is one of the largest PFAS-related legal settlements in the state's history.
The $875 million settlement portion is divided among the companies. Chemours pays 50%, DuPont pays 35.5%, and Corteva pays 14.5%. Beyond monetary payments, the companies will establish a remediation fund of up to $1.2 billion and a backup reserve fund of $475 million to fund cleanup at four sites in New Jersey found to be contaminated by PFAS due to legacy operations by these companies.
The four sites earmarked for remediation include Pompton Lakes Works in Pompton Lakes and Wanaque, among others. The settlement also includes damages to the state, totaling $875 million.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin stated that it's important for states to protect their residents from threats to their health and environments, and to make sure the polluters are held accountable. The trial in federal court had likely determined the liability of DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for the contamination.
Beyond New Jersey, ongoing litigation continues elsewhere. For example, a large multi-district lawsuit in Alabama federal court involves over 50 plaintiffs alleging personal injuries due to PFAS exposure from firefighting foam manufactured by these companies and others. The court has selected 12 test sites across seven states, including Maryland, Florida, and Alaska, to trace contamination links back to specific manufacturers for liability determinations.
DuPont has also settled a $27 million PFAS lawsuit related to drinking water contamination in Hoosick Falls, New York earlier in 2025, demonstrating other active state-level claims against these firms.
In summary, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva face both finalized large settlements and ongoing complex lawsuits in multiple states connected to PFAS contamination. The $875 million settlement with New Jersey represents their most substantial recent legal agreement as of mid-2025.
This settlement could potentially set a precedent for similar cases involving PFAS contamination in other states or countries. If you want information on specific lawsuits in other states or further details on remediation efforts, please let me know, and I can provide more targeted updates.
- The settlement, worth over $875 million, is a significant step in addressing environmental damage claims related to PFAS pollution in New Jersey's history, driven by DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva's legacy operations.
- In addition to monetary payments, the companies will establish a remediation fund of up to $1.2 billion and a backup reserve fund of $475 million, focusing on four sites in New Jersey contaminated by PFAS.
- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin emphasized the importance of holding polluters accountable for threats to residents' health and environments.
- Beyond New Jersey, ongoing litigation involving PFAS contamination is active in multiple states and federal courts, with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva facing complex lawsuits in Alabama, Maryland, Florida, and Alaska, among others.
