Michigan Secures Up to $240 Million Settlement from Monsanto for PCB Cleanup
Michigan has reached a legal settlement with Monsanto, a chemical company now owned by Bayer, to address PCB contamination across the state. The settlement, which could total up to $240 million, aims to support the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a class of chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues. Despite being banned in the U.S. since 1979, PCBs persist in the environment, accumulating in the food chain and prompting advisories against consuming certain fish. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized the settlement's role in holding corporations accountable for pollution and providing necessary resources for chemical removal. Monsanto will make an initial payment of $32 million next month, with the total settlement amount ranging from $108 million to $240 million. The state will also assist Monsanto in recovering PCB-related damages from other companies. 
