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It's a gripping battle of David vs. Goliath: a cattle farmer and a lawyer against DuPont, a massive chemical company.

Discover how Rob Bilott uncovered a shocking environmental scandal, battled corporate giants, and revealed the hidden dangers of the "forever chemicals" found in non-stick pans.

The rise of Teflon and DuPont's global success
Wilbur Tennant's dying cows near a DuPont landfill
Lawyer Rob Bilott takes on Tennant's case
Discovery of chemical PFOA linked to Teflon
DuPont knew about PFOA dangers since the 1960s
Bilott files federal lawsuit for Tennant in 1999
Class-action lawsuit initiated by Rob Bilott in 2001
2011-2012 study links PFOA to several diseases
DuPont's settlements: millions to affected residents
Ongoing legal battle against "forever chemicals"

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