Settlement reached over closure of Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton

Settlement reached over closure of Pactiv Evergreen paper mill in Canton

North Carolina announced a settlement Thursday with Pactiv Evergreen over the closure of their paper mill in Canton.

Jackson, Stein announce settlement in Pactiv grant lawsuit

Nearly $6 million in taxpayer money will be coming back to Haywood County after Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Gov. Josh Stein announced that a set...

Windfall coming Canton's way in Pactiv lawsuit settlement

Haywood County and the town of Canton will get $5.75 million from a settlement with former mill owner Pactiv Evergreen, which was being sued by the state to pay back an economic development grant after closing the mill.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein Reach Agreement with Former Canton Mill Owner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 13, 2025 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein today announced a settlement with Pactiv Evergreen on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the town of Canton, and Haywood County. Pactiv will pay $6.25 million in financial restitution. The settlement also provides millions in additional value to Canton and Haywood County because…