Source: https://www.benningtonbanner.com/, April 12, 2022
By: Jim Therrien

Two lawsuits related to chemical contamination around a former factory on Route 346 have been filed in Bennington Superior Court Civil Division.

The state Agency of Natural Resources is suing the original and current owners of the Warren Wire/General Cable plant for mitigation and other costs stemming from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that emanated from the factory and contaminated soil and groundwater.

Meanwhile, the current owner of the building — Mack Molding Realty Co. — is suing the original owners dating back to the late 1940s and their successor firm. That suit alleges the prior owners caused the pollution when the factory coated wire and other materials with liquid Teflon and therefore should be held responsible. Read more.