**The David and Goliath Battle Against Toxic Chemicals** When Robert Bilott, a small-town lawyer from West Virginia, took on DuPont, one of the world's largest chemical companies, he knew he was in for a fight. What he didn't know was that he was about to become the company's worst nightmare. Bilott's crusade against DuPont began in the late 1990s, when he started investigating the company's alleged cover-up of the toxic effects of PFOA, a chemical used in Teflon production. As he dug deeper, he uncovered a web of deceit and corruption that would lead to one of the largest environmental lawsuits in history. With his case gaining national attention, Bilott's determination to hold DuPont accountable for the harm caused by its chemicals has made him a hero to many, but a formidable foe to the company.
The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare (Published 2016) The New York Times
