3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle ‘forever chemical’ groundwater contamination claims
Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced the settlement Tuesday. It will pay the money over nine years to as many as 120,000 people […]
Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay over $7 billion to settle lawsuits from individuals claiming they were harmed by groundwater contamination caused by PFAS, or "forever chemicals." The settlement, announced on Tuesday, will be spread out over nine years to up to 120,000 people across the United States. The compounds are linked to liver damage, immune system issues, and certain cancers, and are found near military bases, airports, and sites where firefighting foam was used.
3M did not admit any liability in the settlement. The company has previously settled other PFAS-related lawsuits, including a $450 million agreement with the state of New Jersey and a $10 billion deal to water systems.
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