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Article

15 Dec 2005

Author:
Jeff Montgomery, News Journal [Delaware, USA]

DuPont fined $16.5 million by the EPA [US Environmental Protection Agency] - Settlement in W.Va. Teflon plant case is noncourt record for agency

The DuPont Co.'s failure to report widespread exposures to a potentially toxic chemical used to manufacture nonstick pans, stain-resistant carpet and hamburger wrappers will cost the company $16.5 million in fines and compensatory payouts... Still pending is a federal criminal probe of the company's handling of federal requests for information... The company established a $108 million reserve last year to pay settlements in a West Virginia class action lawsuit involving citizen water pollution claims in Ohio and West Virginia. The settlement includes a medical monitoring agreement that could cost the company up to $235 million. [also refers to 3M]