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Maryland sues Gore-Tex manufacturer over contamination with toxic ‘permanent chemicals’

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks during a press conference in Baltimore on September 24, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File The state of Maryland is suing a company that makes Gore-Tex, a waterproof material commonly used in raincoats and other outdoor gear, saying the company’s leaders refused to use it long after learning of the serious health risks associated…