Pending Legal Actions Against PFAS Manufacturers

Penn State is proactively taking additional steps to hold the manufacturers of these chemicals and their products accountable. In addition to our efforts to protect our community and environment, we are pursuing legal action against AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc., BASF Corporation, Carrier Fire and Security Americas Corporation, and others for their involvement in the manufacture and sale of per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The University is seeking compensation for the damages incurred. We are committed to ensuring that those responsible bear the financial responsibility for the consequences of their actions.

For more information visit “Penn State files lawsuit over discovery of PFAS in untreated water.”

In addition, Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General in June 2023 took action against DuPont and two other chemical companies for the continued manufacturing and distribution of products containing PFAS by filing a lawsuit seeking restitution, civil penalties, and other costs to be determined. Both the state and the University are seeking to hold accountable the companies that sold and profited from their PFAS-containing products.