North Carolina State University has filed a lawsuit against chemical company Monsanto over PCBs found in Poe Hall.
The university alleges Monsanto manufactured and furnished the PCBs used in building materials to construct Poe Hall in 1971 and marketed the PCB mixtures as non-toxic.
Poe Hall was closed in November 2023 when PCBs were found, setting off an investigation by the federal government. PCBs are toxic chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of diseases, including cancer…