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R.I. A.G. Neronha Announces $25 Million Settlement With Monsanto, Solutia, and Pharmacia for PCB Contamination
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha announces $25 million settlement with Monsanto, Solutia, and Pharmacia for PCB Contamination
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company, and their affiliates, Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC resolving Rhode Island's claims against these companies for contamination from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), toxic chemicals that polluted Rhode Island's waterways and natural resources.
The settlement
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha announces $25 million settlement with Monsanto, Solutia, and Pharmacia for PCB Contamination
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company, and their affiliates, Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC resolving Rhode Island's claims against these companies for contamination from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), toxic chemicals that polluted Rhode Island's waterways and natural resources.
The settlementguarantees at least $25 million to the State of Rhode Island, with a total potential value of up to $62.5 million, depending on the outcome of related indemnity litigation currently pending between the Monsanto affiliates and PCB purchasers. Funds obtained through the settlement will be dedicated to environmental restoration, remediation of contaminated waterbodies, and protection of Rhode Island's natural resources for future generations. Settlement discussions began after this Office notified the companies of its intent to file a lawsuit to recover the costs of cleaning up the contamination and other damages.
"Today we hold Monsanto accountable for the longstanding harms we allege were caused by its production of PCBs and misleading the public about these toxic chemicals," said Attorney General Neronha. "While the production of PCBs stopped in the 1970s, their lasting effects have endangered Rhode Island's natural resources, as well as public health. Today's $25 million settlement will provide much needed resources to help clean up Rhode Island waters for the benefit of the greater public."
PCBs are toxic industrial chemicals that were widely manufactured and sold for decades before being banned in the United States in 1979. PCBs were found in old electrical equipment, oil used in motors and hydraulic systems, cable insulation, caulking, plastics, oil-based paint, and other materials. Because PCBs do not biodegrade easily, these dangerous chemicals continue to persist in soil, water, and wildlife, and have been detected in bodies of water such as the Woonasquatucket River, the Blackstone River, Mashapaug Pond, and Narragansett Bay. In aquatic and marine ecosystems, PCBs bioaccumulate in animal tissue - including and especially affecting eagles, osprey, herons, and other resident birds, as well as various fish species and mammals throughout the State.
PCBs have been demonstrated to cause cancer and other health problems - including serious impacts to the endocrine, neurologic, and reproductive systems - for Rhode Islanders who consume fish and shellfish contaminated with PCBs.
This pre-litigation settlement resolves Rhode Island's claims that for decades, Monsanto manufactured the vast majority of PCBs sold in the United States while aware that PCBs were dangerous to human health and the environment. Had this matter proceeded to litigation, Rhode Island's complaint would have alleged that Monsanto misled consumers, the public, and government entities about the toxicity of these compounds and their prevalence and persistence in the environment, despite scientific reporting received by the company on the harmful effects of PCBs.
This settlement follows similar resolutions reached by attorneys general in other states to ensure that those responsible for environmental harm--not taxpayers--pay for the cleanup of toxic chemical contamination.
"DEM is grateful to our partners at the Attorney General's Office and outside counsel for their hard work in securing this settlement on behalf of all Rhode Islanders. Although PCB production was banned nationwide nearly five decades ago, Rhode Island communities are still living with the lasting consequences of contamination from these chemicals in our environment," said DEM Director, Terry Gray. "This agreement will help provide the critical resources to enhance our efforts to clean up contaminated sites across Rhode Island, making them safe in our neighborhoods and bringing them back to productive reuse. When PCBs are released into the environment, they pollute our soil and water and impact the food chain for fish and wildlife. The financial burden of these cleanups should rightfully fall on the responsible parties that manufactured them."
RIAG Environmental Enforcement Actions
Enforcement of Rhode Island's environmental protection laws has always been a top priority for Attorney General Neronha. Other environmental efforts include: protecting Providence's Mashapaug Watershed from stormwater runoff; taking on PFAS manufacturers; defending South Providence residents from Rhode Island Recycled Metals mismanagement; suing the City of Woonsocket to stop sewer discharge from entering the Blackstone River; imposing the largest penalty ever assessed for violations of the Clean Air Act; reaching settlements worth nearly $20 million with major gas companies for chemical contamination; and, most recently, announcing an $11 million settlement with Barletta Heavy Construction for dumping contaminated fill in violation of state environmental laws, among other actions. And, last week, the Office filed a lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club for constructing an illegal seawall on the Narragansett Bay which followed a similar, earlier intervention by the Office which stopped an unlawful Block Island marina expansion.
Additionally, alongside attorneys general across the country, Attorney General Neronha has sued the Trump Administration to protect wind energy, including Revolution Wind, solar energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and energy and related infrastructure funding, among other actions.
For more information on the Office's environmental advocacy work, please visit our website (https://www.riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/civil-division/public-protection/environment-energy).
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-announces-25-million-settlement-monsanto-solutia-and
Okla. A.G. Drummond: Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Six in Walmart Check Cashing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Multi-County Grand Jury indicts six in Walmart check cashing scheme
The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted six individuals in connection with a scheme to cash over $100,000 in fraudulent checks at Walmart Supercenters across Oklahoma.
The defendants are accused of using fraudulent checks, stolen identities and fraudulent temporary driver's licenses to obtain cash.
Caleb Ali, Erika Watson, Dominique Price, Amber Smith, Aaron Hensley and Jesus Martinez Jr.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Multi-County Grand Jury indicts six in Walmart check cashing scheme
The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted six individuals in connection with a scheme to cash over $100,000 in fraudulent checks at Walmart Supercenters across Oklahoma.
The defendants are accused of using fraudulent checks, stolen identities and fraudulent temporary driver's licenses to obtain cash.
Caleb Ali, Erika Watson, Dominique Price, Amber Smith, Aaron Hensley and Jesus Martinez Jr.face 10 felony counts ranging from conspiracy and forgery in the second degree to false personation.
"Schemes such as these harm businesses, drive up costs and end up hurting hardworking Oklahomans," Attorney General Gentner Drummond said. "My office will continue working to combat fraud and hold offenders accountable to the law."
According to the indictment, the defendants cashed dozens of bogus checks at Walmart Supercenters in Oklahoma City, Midwest City, Norman, Chandler, Glenpool, Edmond, Mustang, Yukon, Kingfisher, Broken Arrow, Moore, Claremore, Pryor, Sand Springs and Stillwater between December 2023 and August 2025.
Ali, Price, Smith and Martinez have prior convictions punishable by imprisonment.
Every person arrested or charged is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law.
Read the Indictment (https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/oag/news-documents/2026/may/Superseding%20Indictment%20CF-2026-236_Redacted.pdf)
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Original text here: https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/may/multi-county-grand-jury-indicts-six-in-walmart-check-cashing-scheme.html
Md. A.G. Office: Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 --The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 46-year-old Louis Jackson of Baltimore, Maryland.
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 19 --The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland.
The decedent is identified as 46-year-old Louis Jackson of Baltimore, Maryland.
The involved BPD officers are identified as Officer Sharod Watson, a 13-year veteran, and Officer Mark Rankine, a 3-year veteran.
Both officers are assigned to the Patrol Division
The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Officer-Involved-Shooting-inthe-City-of-Baltimore.aspx
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Decedent-and-Officers-Identified-in-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-the-City-of-Baltimore.aspx
Ga. A.G. Carr Indicts Five in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Takedown
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Carr Indicts Five in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Takedown
Defendants charged in Athens-Clarke, Gwinnett, Houston and Richmond counties
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured indictments against five individuals as part of a focused initiative involving fraud committed against Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver programs. Altogether, the defendants are alleged to have stolen more than $41,000
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ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 18, 2026:
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Carr Indicts Five in Statewide Medicaid Fraud Takedown
Defendants charged in Athens-Clarke, Gwinnett, Houston and Richmond counties
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured indictments against five individuals as part of a focused initiative involving fraud committed against Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver programs. Altogether, the defendants are alleged to have stolen more than $41,000from the Georgia Medicaid program, with indictments obtained in Athens-Clarke, Gwinnett, Houston and Richmond counties.
"Billing for hours never worked is one of the most pervasive forms of Medicaid fraud, and it will result in prosecution by our office," said Carr. "This isn't a victimless crime - it's draining taxpayer dollars and hurting patients. Here in Georgia, we won't look the other way - we're recovering every dollar and taking action against those who cheat the system."
These cases were investigated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) and the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division.
Information about each indictment is included below.
Athens-Clarke County Indictment
Sherry Waldrop previously served as a personal care assistant for a Medicaid recipient enrolled in the self-directed care waiver option. As asserted in the indictment, after the patient cancelled her services, Waldrop continued reporting time for care that was not provided. Overall, the defendant is alleged to have defrauded the Georgia Medicaid program of $10,596.06.
On May 5, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to an Athens-Clarke County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Sherry Waldrop. The defendant is facing the following charges
Sherry Waldrop, 64, of Winterville:
* 10 counts of Medicaid Fraud
Find a copy of the indictment here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/20260505-state-v-waldroppdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download) .
Gwinnett County Indictments
Siavash Jamshidi-Barzi was previously employed by Atlanta Elderly Home Care (Atlanta Elderly) as a personal care assistant. As asserted in the indictment, Jamshidi-Barzi submitted timesheets to Atlanta Elderly for periods in 2022 and 2023 for services he never provided. Overall, the defendant is alleged to have defrauded the Georgia Medicaid program in excess of $6,500.00.
On May 7, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a Gwinnett County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Siavash Jamshidi-Barzi. The defendant is facing the following charges.
Siavash Jamshidi-Barzi, 62, of Sugar Hill:
* 2 counts of Theft by Taking
Find a copy of the indictment here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/20260507-state-v-jamshidi-barzipdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
Sade Fisher provided care for a Medicaid recipient enrolled in the self-directed care waiver option. As asserted in the indictment, Fisher billed for services not rendered to the patient. Overall, the defendant is alleged to have defrauded the Georgia Medicaid program of $10,594.90.
On May 14, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a Gwinnett County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Sade Fisher. The defendant is facing the following charges.
Sade Fisher, 32, of Duluth:
* 7 counts of Medicaid Fraud
Find a copy of the indictment here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/20260514-state-v-fisherpdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download) .
Houston County Indictment
Tenesha Dykes provided care for a Medicaid recipient enrolled in the self-directed care waiver option. As asserted in the indictment, Dykes submitted timesheets for services not rendered to the patient. Overall, the defendant is alleged to have defrauded the Georgia Medicaid program of $8,527.16.
On May 12, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a Houston County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Tenesha Dykes. The defendant is facing the following charges.
Tenesha Dykes, 47, of Warner Robins:
* 4 counts of Medicaid Fraud
* Find a copy of the indictment here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/20260513-state-v-dykespdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
Richmond County Indictment
Mikael Pettersend worked for Prime Care Home Care Services (Prime Care). As asserted in the indictment, Pettersend billed for services for a Medicaid patient who was no longer under his care. Overall, the defendant is alleged to have defrauded the Georgia Medicaid program of $4,871.00.
On May 12, 2026, the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division presented evidence to a Richmond County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of Mikael Pettersend. The defendant is facing the following charges.
Mikael Pettersend, 44, of Augusta:
* 4 counts of Identity Fraud
* 1 count of Theft by Taking
Find a copy of the indictment here (https://law.georgia.gov/document/document/20260512-state-v-pettersendpdf--UNPUBLISHED-document--DO-NOT-SHARE-this-URL--/download).
No further information about the investigations or the indictments may be released at this time by the Attorney General's Office.
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About the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Division
Since Attorney General Chris Carr first took office, his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured more than 100 convictions for Medicaid fraud and the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults, resulting in nearly $26 million in restitution orders in criminal matters. Over this same period, Carr's Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has obtained civil settlements and judgements totaling more than $138 million as a result of its efforts to safeguard the Georgia Medicaid program.
The Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $5,381,304 for Federal FY 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $1,793,768, is funded by the State of Georgia.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government's burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.
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Original text here: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-05-18/carr-indicts-five-statewide-medicaid-fraud-takedown
Attorney General Skrmetti Appoints Madeline Clark as Tennessee Solicitor General
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Appoints Madeline Clark as Tennessee Solicitor General
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Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee, starting June 8, 2026. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will depart the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis.
General Skrmetti had the following to say about Clark's appointment:
"Maddy Clark is exactly the kind of lawyer we want standing up for Tennessee. She comes
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Appoints Madeline Clark as Tennessee Solicitor General
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Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee, starting June 8, 2026. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will depart the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis.
General Skrmetti had the following to say about Clark's appointment:
"Maddy Clark is exactly the kind of lawyer we want standing up for Tennessee. She comesexceptionally prepared for this job through her clerkships for Justices Thomas and Barrett as well as Judge Pryor, plus her elite litigation experience in private practice. And of course, she has already put her extraordinary legal talent to work for our State as our principal deputy solicitor general. I have every confidence Maddy will step into her new role with excellence and integrity. I'm proud she will be leading our appellate team and excited to see what she does." Clark joined the Tennessee Attorney General's Office in December 2025 as Principal Deputy Solicitor General, where she quickly carved out a pivotal role in the office's national coalition work and complex appellate litigation. Prior to joining the office, she was an associate at Jones Day, one of the nation's preeminent litigation firms.
Clark's credentials include judicial clerkships with two Associate Justices of the United States Supreme Court-Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Amy Coney Barrett-a remarkable distinction that demonstrates both her academic excellence and her standing among the nation's elite appellate practitioners.
"I am honored to serve the people of Tennessee in this role," said Clark. "I look forward to building on the outstanding legacy of the Tennessee Solicitor General's Office."
As Solicitor General, Clark will oversee the office's appellate litigation.
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Original text here: https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/news/2026/5/18/pr26-20.html
Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Price Gouging During Long Island Rail Road Strike
ALBANY, New York, May 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Price Gouging During Long Island Rail Road Strike
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers to beware of price gouging of transportation services amid the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers' strike. New York's price gouging laws prohibit businesses from unconscionably increasing prices on goods or services, including transportation, that are vital to consumers' health, safety,
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ALBANY, New York, May 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Price Gouging During Long Island Rail Road Strike
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers to beware of price gouging of transportation services amid the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers' strike. New York's price gouging laws prohibit businesses from unconscionably increasing prices on goods or services, including transportation, that are vital to consumers' health, safety,or welfare during market disruptions. Train service at all LIRR stations has shut down, forcing New Yorkers to rely on alternative means of transportation. Attorney General James is encouraging anyone who encounters excessively higher prices of rideshare services, car rentals, and parking to report it to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
"As New Yorkers face a complete shutdown of LIRR service, many are counting on rideshares, rental cars, and other services to help them commute," Attorney General James. "This strike is no excuse for companies to unfairly raise prices on New Yorkers. We will not tolerate price gouging, and I encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report illegal price hikes to my office."
New York's price gouging law covers New York state vendors, retailers, and suppliers, and includes essential goods and services that are necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of consumers or the general public. These goods and services include food, water, gasoline, hotel lodging, and transportation options.
When reporting price gouging to OAG, consumers should:
* Report the specific increased prices, dates, and places that they saw the increased prices; and
* Provide copies of their sales receipts and photos of the advertised prices, if available.
Price gouging violations can carry penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. New Yorkers should report potential concerns about price gouging to OAG by filing a complaint online or calling 800-771-7755.
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Original text here: https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-warns-new-yorkers-about-price-gouging-during-long-island
AG Nessel Secures $108 Million Settlement with Monsanto for Impacts from Toxic PCBs
LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $108 Million Settlement with Monsanto for Impacts from Toxic PCBs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Company (PDF), the major manufacturer of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and affiliated companies Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC to address harms from PCB contamination in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Natural
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LANSING, Michigan, May 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $108 Million Settlement with Monsanto for Impacts from Toxic PCBs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Company (PDF), the major manufacturer of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and affiliated companies Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC to address harms from PCB contamination in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of NaturalResources (DNR) will jointly oversee the use of funds to remediate PCB-contaminated property and resources and restore natural resources adversely impacted by contamination.
"Despite being banned for years in the United States, PCBs leave a toxic legacy that continues to threaten our health and environment," said Attorney General Nessel. "This settlement directly supports our efforts to hold corporations accountable for the pollution caused by their products and ensures that we have the resources needed to remove these chemicals from our state."
Under the agreement, Monsanto will pay an initial $32 million in June 2026 and another $32 million by March 2027. The settlement also includes a "contingency amount" tied to the outcome of related legal actions. The contingency guarantees an additional payment between $44 million and $176 million. Under these terms, Michigan will receive at least $108 million, with a possible maximum amount of $240 million.
PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals once used in a variety of manufacturing processes and for products ranging from coolants and lubricants to caulks, paper products, sealants, and electrical equipment. PCBs are banned for sale and manufacture in the United States due to their toxicity and their tendency to "bioaccumulate," meaning the chemicals accumulate in an organism over time, and that accumulation continues up the food chain through consumption of contaminated plants and animals. In areas affected by PCB contamination, the wildlife and fish may contain unsafe levels of the chemicals. To prevent unsafe exposure to PCBs and other chemicals, Michigan issues the Eat Safe Fish guidelines.
With this settlement, EGLE and DNR will establish a joint decision-making framework to identify PCB remediation and resource restoration projects that reduce risks to public health, reduce bioaccumulation of PCBs in fish and wildlife, and restore PCB impacted areas in ways that increase the overall health of Michigan's natural resources. DNR and EGLE will seek input from local governments, Tribes, and organizations interested in addressing PCB harms in Michigan, and will make some of the settlement funds available as grants and matching funds to promote efficient and effective use of the funds.
"This agreement represents an important step in addressing Michigan's legacy PCB contamination and supporting ongoing efforts to reduce risks to communities and our natural resources," said EGLE Director Phil Roos. "We are pleased this settlement will help advance EGLE's work to protect public health and restore areas affected by PCBs. We look forward to working with our partners to ensure these dollars are used effectively for the benefit of Michigan residents."
"We recognize the damage these forever chemicals have done to human health, the environment, and natural resources in our state," said Scott Bowen, director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "We are grateful to the Attorney General for securing this funding. We look forward to working with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to identify projects that will remove these toxins from our environment, increase public health and aid in restoring the quality of Michigan's world class lands, waters, fish and wildlife."
The Michigan Department of Attorney General was assisted in the claims and settlement by a team of Special Assistant Attorneys General (SAAGs). The SAAGs were reviewed and selected through a Request for Proposals process conducted in 2025.
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Original text here: https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/05/18/ag-nessel-secures-settlement-with-monsanto-for-impacts-from-toxic-pcbs
