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3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suits

3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suits

The chemical and manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 billion settlement on Thursday with U.S. cities and towns over their claims that the company contaminated drinking water with so-called forever chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick coatings.

Under the sweeping settlement, 3M said it would pay out the money over 13 years to any cities, counties and others across the country to test for and clean up perfluoroalkyl…


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