Commentary: Manufacturers Are Not a Rainy Day Fund for Government

In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged where local governments across the United States are resorting to lawsuits against manufacturers and businesses, demanding financial compensation for societal and environmental issues, regardless of any wrongdoing.

This practice not only undermines the principles of justice but also poses a significant threat to American innovation and job growth, particularly in Maryland, where cities like Baltimore are actively pursuing such litigation.

Read a commentary piece from Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mary D. Kane and Phil Goldberg, special counsel for the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project, which was published in The Baltimore Sun on Oct. 8, 2024.