Maine attorney general considers suing over chemical contamination

ASSOCIATED PRESS • September 25, 2021

Maine’s attorney general is seeking proposals from law firms willing to assist with potential legal claims over chemical contamination in the state. The state is considering legal claims over so-called PCBs and a separate class known as PFAS. Both chemicals have been used in industrial applications over the years. PCBs are a known carcinogen while PFAS are a possible carcinogen. “It is important to hold manufacturers of these chemicals accountable for contamination they are responsible for,” Attorney General Aaron Frey said.