Chemours settles North Carolina PFAS claims for $455 million over 15 years
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva agreed on September 9, 2026 to settle PFAS-related claims by the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities, including claims tied to the Fayetteville Works facility. Chemours will pay 50% of the $455 million settlement under the 2021 cost-sharing memorandum, and the company says its share is covered by existing accruals. The settlement remains subject to court orders dismissing the covered claims.
Key points
- Total settlement payments are $455 million over 15 years, beginning within 30 days of the agreement's execution date.
- Chemours' 50% share is approximately $180 million on a net present value basis, which the company says is covered by existing accruals.
- Chemours expects to pay approximately $50 million over the next twelve months.
- All future MOU escrow contributions are considered satisfied, including Chemours' $50 million contribution that would have been due in September 2026.
The filing
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