3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement advances, but some AGs unhappy with payout

By Breccan F. Thies

Published August 29, 2023 9:45pm ET

3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement advances, but some AGs unhappy with payout — A $10 billion to $12 billion public water contamination settlement with manufacturer 3M has advanced after 22 state attorneys general dropped objections. The deal, which must still be approved by a U.S. district court, came after the manufacturing company was sued for its contribution to water contamination through “forever chemicals,” otherwise known as PFAS, which […]

A $10 billion to $12 billion public water contamination settlement with manufacturer 3M has advanced after 22 state attorneys general dropped objections.

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