13. Massive Lawsuits and Settlements
The Parkersburg, West Virginia case put Teflon’s darker legacy in the spotlight, as local communities sued DuPont over PFOA contamination in water supplies. This landmark lawsuit exposed decades of pollution and led to multi-million-dollar settlements. Dozens of similar cases have since emerged across the U.S., as people demand accountability and compensation for health and environmental damages. (Source: The Guardian)