MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to a settlement worth at least $10 billion over PFAS contaminations.
Over 300 communities are entering lawsuits against the company over widespread contamination of the so-called “forever chemicals”.
The total settlements will be paid out over the next 13 years, and could go as high as $12 billion if more communities find contamination.
Those chemicals were used in everything from fire-fighting foam to making non-stick pans, and have been linked to some cancers and immune diseases.
