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Nov 3, 2026

3M sets aside $7.35 billion to settle PFAS litigation

Materials maker 3M announced a $7.35 billion settlement over nine years to resolve long-running litigation related to injuries from PFAS 'forever chemicals' used in its products.

Nov 3, 2026·2 sources

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▪3M Co.'s $7.35 billion agreement is the latest in a series of legal settlements regarding the company's use of PFAS chemicals in its products
▪The personal-injury claims against 3M Co. resolved in its $7.35 billion settlement agreement specifically relate to firefighting foam that contained PFAS chemicals
▪3M Co. agreed to pay $7.35 billion over nine years to settle long-running personal injury claims related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

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Corporate accountability Environmental exposures & toxicology Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)Product liability law