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Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues paper company over PFAS contamination in St. Joseph County

Photo credit: Al Goldis / Detroit News - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel talks about charging former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Lansing, Mich. The Michigan Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Ox Paperboard for its alleged dumping of PFAS-contaminated wastewater into the White Pigeon River and surrounding environment.

Read the full article by Donny Ede (News Channel 3)

“WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against a paper company for alleged discharges of PFAS-contaminated wastewater in St. Joseph County.

The lawsuit was filed in Ingham County Circuit Court against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC and White Pigeon Mills, LLC, which is collectively ‘Ox Paperboard.’

The lawsuit alleges Ox Paperboard’s unauthorized wastewater discharges resulted in the release of hazardous substances into the White Pigeon River and surrounding area, including PFAS.”…

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