A key ‘forever chemicals’ lawsuit settles out of court in North Carolina

By: Lisa Sorg

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 1,558

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Forever War: This is part of a series about the PFAS crisis in North Carolina.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C.—Mike Watters was running on two hours of sleep and one cup of coffee as he drove home to Grays Creek from the federal courthouse in Raleigh.

Watters is …

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