Attorney General Josh Stein's legal action against Pactiv Evergreen will proceed after a court decision rejected the company's attempt to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, filed in May, seeks repayment of $12 million in state funding following the abrupt closure of Canton’s paper mill, which left over 800 workers unemployed.
Stein expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, stating, “I’m pleased that the court saw through Pactiv’s baseless attempts to avoid paying back the state’s money." He highlighted the resilience of Canton's residents amid economic challenges and recent natural disasters. "Pactiv owes the state this money so we can put it towards rebuilding and growing economic opportunities in Canton and western North Carolina," he added.
The Attorney General emphasized his commitment to advocating for Canton residents and North Carolina taxpayers.