On November 4, 3M announced a settlement of up to $7.35 billion, up from the previous estimate of $5.8 billion, to resolve personal injury lawsuits related to PFAS. The agreement covers up to 120,000 plaintiffs who say they were harmed by the chemicals. The lawsuits involve exposure through drinking water or direct handling of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Law firms Baron & Budd and Douglas & London were identified as key parties in reaching the agreement.
3M Company has agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion to resolve personal injury claims alleging health damages from exposure to its PFAS chemical products.
Read the full story3M has reached a $7.4 billion definitive settlement to resolve personal injury claims from 120,000 plaintiffs involving PFAS chemicals, providing finality to a major legal overhang.