Federal Judge Finds Chemours and DuPont Liable for PFAS Contamination in North Carolina Properties
A federal judge has ruled that Chemours and DuPont are liable for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) entering thousands of properties in North Carolina. This ruling is a significant development in a class-action lawsuit concerning contamination from the Fayetteville Works plant. The case covers over 180,000 households that received contaminated drinking water from utilities downstream of the plant or from private wells in the surrounding area. The judge determined that there was no factual dispute that PFAS from Fayetteville Works entered class members' properties without authorization and that the actions leading to this contamination were intentional, establishing trespass. While this ruling settles the question of liability, a jury trial scheduled for March 4, 2027, will focus on determining damages and other unresolved claims, including negligence and nuisance. 
