Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told Newsmax Wednesday that his state has launched a lawsuit against chemical giants 3M and DuPont, alleging the companies knowingly marketed harmful PFAS chemicals for decades while concealing their risks.

Paxton described the issue as a “deceptive trade practice” that has caused widespread damage to the state and its residents.

The lawsuit against 3M and DuPont accused the chemical manufacturers of knowingly marketing products containing harmful PFAS chemicals for more than 70 years.

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