3M Settles 'Forever Chemical' Groundwater Claims for $7.35 Billion

• 3M agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion over nine years to settle claims.
• The settlement involves up to 120,000 people claiming sickness from PFAS-contaminated groundwater.
• PFAS contamination is linked to the use of firefighting foam near military bases, airports, and other locations.
• 3M did not admit liability in the settlement.
• This settlement is in addition to the more than $10 billion already paid by 3M for similar claims.