Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries has sued several companies, including 3M and DuPont, claiming they were not informed about the risks of PFAS in carpet stain-resistant products. The lawsuit, filed in Whitfield County Superior Court, accuses these companies of fraud and negligent misrepresentation by hiding the dangers of PFAS and providing false safety assurances. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, don’t break down readily in the environment or the human body. The chemicals have been linked to a number of health-related effects including some types of cancers. Mohawk seeks reimbursement for past and future costs related to settlements and PFAS remediation. They have also faced lawsuits over PFAS contamination in drinking water. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency set new water quality standards for PFAS, expected to be enforced by 2029, as these chemicals are linked to serious health issues.