Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced the city has received an additional $2.28 million in settlement funds from its lawsuit against chemical companies like DuPont related to 'forever chemicals,' bringing the total to over $13 million. The lawsuit alleges negligence in producing dangerous chemicals and aims to cover potential infrastructure upgrades needed due to the contamination. The city's water quality is currently safe, but future improvements may be funded by the settlement.
Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced Thursday that the city has received an additional $2.28 million in settlement funds from its lawsuit against several major chemical companies, including DuPont, for their negligence in producing " forever chemicals .
" This latest transfer brings the city's total settlement funds to over $13 million, with more expected as the case progresses. "Columbus ratepayers shouldn’t be on the hook for any infrastructure upgrades that may be needed down the line due to the negligence of these corporations who knowingly produced dangerous forever chemicals," Klein said in a statement. "Companies like DuPont made the mess, and now it’s time to pay up. So far, we’ve delivered $13 million to the city with more likely on the way." The lawsuit, which Columbus joined alongside hundreds of other cities, argues that companies like DuPont knowingly produced these chemicals despite their dangers and failed to warn consumers and the public about the associated risks. Over time, forever chemicals can accumulate in the body and environment, potentially causing health problems or contaminating soil, air, and water sources.Columbus Water and Power operates a fully staffed Water Quality Assurance Laboratory that closely monitors the city's water supply to ensure safety, according to the statement from Klein's office. While the city's water currently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards, future technological upgrades to the city's infrastructure, which serves Columbus and more than 20 local suburbs, may be necessary. A portion of the settlement funds may be allocated for the improvements.Ohio Attorney General David Yost announced has announced a full-throated endorsement for former Ohio lieutenant governor and current senator John Husted.On Tuesday, three Ohio state legislators -- State Rep. Christine Cockley , State Rep. Mark Sigrist , and State Sen. Bill DeMora (D-ColMore than 100 people gathered in downtown Columbus Wednesday night, demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave central Ohio following a deadly shoColumbus police are now investigating numerous tips related to a person of interest connected to the homicides of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique.
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