Maine Files Lawsuit Against Monsanto for PCB Pollution

The state of Maine accuses Monsanto of knowingly polluting its waters with harmful chemicals, seeking damages and remediation efforts.

Maine has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company knowingly sold products containing PCBs that polluted over 400 miles of rivers and 1.8 million ocean acres.
Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, faces multiple lawsuits across the U.S. for similar environmental damages.
The lawsuit claims Monsanto was aware of the PCBs' harmful effects long before they were banned in the 1970s.
Maine's legal action is part of a broader trend of states seeking reparations for environmental damage caused by PCBs.
Bayer, Monsanto's parent company, warns of significant financial impacts from ongoing and potential future lawsuits.