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flag NC State sues Monsanto over PCBs in closed campus building, seeking millions in cleanup and health-related costs.

flag North Carolina State University has sued Monsanto over PCB contamination in Poe Hall, a 1971-built campus building closed in 2023 after hazardous levels were found. flag The lawsuit alleges Monsanto knowingly marketed PCB-laden materials despite internal knowledge of their toxicity, seeking hundreds of millions in cleanup costs, damages, and liability for future health claims. flag The university is proceeding with EPA-compliant remediation, possibly requiring full demolition, while awaiting a health assessment from NIOSH. flag Monsanto denies wrongdoing, stating it stopped producing PCBs decades ago and provided available safety warnings. flag The case highlights ongoing risks from legacy industrial chemicals in older buildings.

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